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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.25, 1,030.88 and 174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.25, 1,030.88 and 174.25 is: 261.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.25 : 1,030.88 = 174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.25/1,030.88 = 174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.25x = 1,030.88 × 174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.25x = 179,630.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,630.84/687.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.38

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