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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.91, 1,032.04 and 200.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.91, 1,032.04 and 200.97 is: 301.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.91 : 1,032.04 = 200.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.91/1,032.04 = 200.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.91x = 1,032.04 × 200.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.91x = 207,409.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,409.08/687.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.51

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