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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.78, 1,031.42 and 225.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.78, 1,031.42 and 225.47 is: 338.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.78 : 1,031.42 = 225.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.78/1,031.42 = 225.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.78x = 1,031.42 × 225.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.78x = 232,553.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,553.14/687.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.12

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