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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.38, 1,031.09 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.38, 1,031.09 and 174.38 is: 261.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.38 : 1,031.09 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.38/1,031.09 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.38x = 1,031.09 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.38x = 179,795.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,795.45/687.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.57

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