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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.29, 1,031.11 and 200.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.29, 1,031.11 and 200.34 is: 300.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.29 : 1,031.11 = 200.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.29/1,031.11 = 200.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.29x = 1,031.11 × 200.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.29x = 206,572.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,572.08/687.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.56

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