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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.40, 1,030.44 and 276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.40, 1,030.44 and 276.40 is: 414.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.40 : 1,030.44 = 276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.40/1,030.44 = 276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.40x = 1,030.44 × 276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.40x = 284,813.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,813.62/687.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.33

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