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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.38, 1,030.86 and 200.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.38, 1,030.86 and 200.31 is: 300.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.38 : 1,030.86 = 200.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.38/1,030.86 = 200.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.38x = 1,030.86 × 200.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.38x = 206,491.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,491.57/687.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.41

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