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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.81, 1,016.85 and 287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.81, 1,016.85 and 287.80 is: 431.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.81 : 1,016.85 = 287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.81/1,016.85 = 287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.81x = 1,016.85 × 287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.81x = 292,652.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,652.21/677.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.76

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