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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.70, 1,031.74 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.70, 1,031.74 and 200.80 is: 301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.70 : 1,031.74 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.70/1,031.74 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.70x = 1,031.74 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.70x = 207,173.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,173.39/687.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.26

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