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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.64, 1,031.40 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.64, 1,031.40 and 200.72 is: 301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.64 : 1,031.40 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.64/1,031.40 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.64x = 1,031.40 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.64x = 207,022.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,022.61/687.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.06

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