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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.75, 1,031.63 and 231.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.75, 1,031.63 and 231.75 is: 347.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.75 : 1,031.63 = 231.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.75/1,031.63 = 231.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.75x = 1,031.63 × 231.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.75x = 239,079.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,079.09/687.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.63

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