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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.75, 1,016.54 and 287.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.75, 1,016.54 and 287.90 is: 431.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.75 : 1,016.54 = 287.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.75/1,016.54 = 287.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.75x = 1,016.54 × 287.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.75x = 292,662.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,662.97/677.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.82

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