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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.14, 1,015.86 and 287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.14, 1,015.86 and 287.12 is: 430.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.14 : 1,015.86 = 287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.14/1,015.86 = 287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.14x = 1,015.86 × 287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.14x = 291,673.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,673.72/677.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.74

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