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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.53, 1,032.03 and 276.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.53, 1,032.03 and 276.95 is: 415.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.53 : 1,032.03 = 276.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.53/1,032.03 = 276.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.53x = 1,032.03 × 276.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.53x = 285,815.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,815.55/687.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.72

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