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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.39, 1,031.19 and 225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.39, 1,031.19 and 225.06 is: 337.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.39 : 1,031.19 = 225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.39/1,031.19 = 225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.39x = 1,031.19 × 225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.39x = 232,079.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,079.50/687.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.62

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