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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.79, 1,016.95 and 287.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.79, 1,016.95 and 287.87 is: 431.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.79 : 1,016.95 = 287.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.79/1,016.95 = 287.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.79x = 1,016.95 × 287.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.79x = 292,747.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,747.96/677.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.92

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