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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.98, 1,031.97 and 201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.98, 1,031.97 and 201.04 is: 301.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.98 : 1,031.97 = 201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.98/1,031.97 = 201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.98x = 1,031.97 × 201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.98x = 207,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,465.42/687.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.56

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