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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.54, 1,016.57 and 287.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.54, 1,016.57 and 287.62 is: 431.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.54 : 1,016.57 = 287.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.54/1,016.57 = 287.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.54x = 1,016.57 × 287.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.54x = 292,385.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,385.86/677.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.54

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