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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.58, 1,031.28 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.58, 1,031.28 and 225.28 is: 337.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.58 : 1,031.28 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.58/1,031.28 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.58x = 1,031.28 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.58x = 232,326.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,326.76/687.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.89

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