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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.09, 1,030.51 and 200.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.09, 1,030.51 and 200.03 is: 300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.09 : 1,030.51 = 200.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.09/1,030.51 = 200.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.09x = 1,030.51 × 200.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.09x = 206,129.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,129.55/687.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.00

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