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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.30, 1,030.92 and 225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.30, 1,030.92 and 225.11 is: 337.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.30 : 1,030.92 = 225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.30/1,030.92 = 225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.30x = 1,030.92 × 225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.30x = 232,065.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,065.25/687.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.65

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