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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.54, 1,031.28 and 200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.54, 1,031.28 and 200.64 is: 300.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.54 : 1,031.28 = 200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.54/1,031.28 = 200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.54x = 1,031.28 × 200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.54x = 206,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,916.02/687.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.95

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