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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.74, 1,031.62 and 200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.74, 1,031.62 and 200.68 is: 301.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.74 : 1,031.62 = 200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.74/1,031.62 = 200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.74x = 1,031.62 × 200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.74x = 207,025.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,025.50/687.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.02

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