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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.62, 1,031.28 and 225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.62, 1,031.28 and 225.45 is: 338.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.62 : 1,031.28 = 225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.62/1,031.28 = 225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.62x = 1,031.28 × 225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.62x = 232,502.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,502.08/687.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.13

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