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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.60, 1,031.40 and 225.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.60, 1,031.40 and 225.41 is: 338.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.60 : 1,031.40 = 225.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.60/1,031.40 = 225.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.60x = 1,031.40 × 225.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.60x = 232,487.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,487.87/687.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.12

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