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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.76, 1,031.61 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.76, 1,031.61 and 225.48 is: 338.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.76 : 1,031.61 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.76/1,031.61 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.76x = 1,031.61 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.76x = 232,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,607.42/687.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.21

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