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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.76, 1,031.01 and 225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.76, 1,031.01 and 225.25 is: 337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.76 : 1,031.01 = 225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.76/1,031.01 = 225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.76x = 1,031.01 × 225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.76x = 232,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,235.00/687.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.67

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