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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.61, 1,031.19 and 276.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.61, 1,031.19 and 276.81 is: 415.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.61 : 1,031.19 = 276.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.61/1,031.19 = 276.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.61x = 1,031.19 × 276.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.61x = 285,443.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,443.70/687.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.12

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