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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.59, 1,031.21 and 225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.59, 1,031.21 and 225.69 is: 338.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.59 : 1,031.21 = 225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.59/1,031.21 = 225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.59x = 1,031.21 × 225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.59x = 232,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,729.00/687.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.47

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