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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.07, 1,031.01 and 297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.07, 1,031.01 and 297.04 is: 445.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.07 : 1,031.01 = 297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.07/1,031.01 = 297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.07x = 1,031.01 × 297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.07x = 306,251.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,251.21/687.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.74

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