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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.51, 1,031.09 and 200.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.51, 1,031.09 and 200.59 is: 300.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.51 : 1,031.09 = 200.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.51/1,031.09 = 200.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.51x = 1,031.09 × 200.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.51x = 206,822.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,822.76/687.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.83

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