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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.26, 1,031.02 and 225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.26, 1,031.02 and 225.04 is: 337.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.26 : 1,031.02 = 225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.26/1,031.02 = 225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.26x = 1,031.02 × 225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.26x = 232,015.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,015.59/687.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.60

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