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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.47, 1,031.35 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.47, 1,031.35 and 200.48 is: 300.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.47 : 1,031.35 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.47/1,031.35 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.47x = 1,031.35 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.47x = 206,759.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,759.89/687.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.76

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