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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.37, 1,030.81 and 276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.37, 1,030.81 and 276.40 is: 414.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.37 : 1,030.81 = 276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.37/1,030.81 = 276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.37x = 1,030.81 × 276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.37x = 284,915.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,915.88/687.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.50

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