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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.07, 1,030.71 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.07, 1,030.71 and 200.16 is: 300.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.07 : 1,030.71 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.07/1,030.71 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.07x = 1,030.71 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.07x = 206,306.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,306.91/687.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.27

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