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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.81, 1,031.78 and 225.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.81, 1,031.78 and 225.59 is: 338.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.81 : 1,031.78 = 225.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.81/1,031.78 = 225.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.81x = 1,031.78 × 225.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.81x = 232,763.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,763.68/687.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.41

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