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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.32, 1,030.89 and 271.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.32, 1,030.89 and 271.05 is: 406.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.32 : 1,030.89 = 271.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.32/1,030.89 = 271.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.32x = 1,030.89 × 271.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.32x = 279,419.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,419.89/687.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.54

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