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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.09, 1,030.61 and 200.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.09, 1,030.61 and 200.15 is: 300.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.09 : 1,030.61 = 200.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.09/1,030.61 = 200.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.09x = 1,030.61 × 200.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.09x = 206,276.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,276.59/687.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.22

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