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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.44, 1,031.16 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.44, 1,031.16 and 174.44 is: 261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.44 : 1,031.16 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.44/1,031.16 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.44x = 1,031.16 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.44x = 179,875.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,875.55/687.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.66

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