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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.42, 1,031.10 and 276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.42, 1,031.10 and 276.50 is: 414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.42 : 1,031.10 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.42/1,031.10 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.42x = 1,031.10 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.42x = 285,093.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,093.99/687.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.73

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