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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.79, 1,031.74 and 200.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.79, 1,031.74 and 200.81 is: 301.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.79 : 1,031.74 = 200.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.79/1,031.74 = 200.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.79x = 1,031.74 × 200.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.79x = 207,185.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,185.79/687.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.23

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