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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.34, 1,030.64 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.34, 1,030.64 and 225.02 is: 337.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.34 : 1,030.64 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.34/1,030.64 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.34x = 1,030.64 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.34x = 231,914.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,914.61/687.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.41

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