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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.32, 1,030.95 and 200.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.32, 1,030.95 and 200.38 is: 300.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.32 : 1,030.95 = 200.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.32/1,030.95 = 200.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.32x = 1,030.95 × 200.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.32x = 206,576.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,576.61/687.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.55

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