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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.94, 1,031.86 and 225.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.94, 1,031.86 and 225.71 is: 338.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.94 : 1,031.86 = 225.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.94/1,031.86 = 225.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.94x = 1,031.86 × 225.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.94x = 232,899.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,899.99/687.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.55

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