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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.16, 1,030.60 and 200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.16, 1,030.60 and 200.24 is: 300.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.16 : 1,030.60 = 200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.16/1,030.60 = 200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.16x = 1,030.60 × 200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.16x = 206,367.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,367.34/687.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.32

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