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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.13, 1,030.59 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.13, 1,030.59 and 200.07 is: 300.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.13 : 1,030.59 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.13/1,030.59 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.13x = 1,030.59 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.13x = 206,190.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,190.14/687.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.07

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