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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.72, 1,016.98 and 287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.72, 1,016.98 and 287.70 is: 431.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.72 : 1,016.98 = 287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.72/1,016.98 = 287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.72x = 1,016.98 × 287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.72x = 292,585.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,585.15/677.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.72

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