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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.36, 1,030.92 and 200.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.36, 1,030.92 and 200.29 is: 300.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.36 : 1,030.92 = 200.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.36/1,030.92 = 200.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.36x = 1,030.92 × 200.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.36x = 206,482.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,482.97/687.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.40

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