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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.25, 1,030.94 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.25, 1,030.94 and 225.02 is: 337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.25 : 1,030.94 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.25/1,030.94 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.25x = 1,030.94 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.25x = 231,982.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,982.12/687.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.55

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