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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.66, 1,031.55 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.66, 1,031.55 and 277.02 is: 415.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.66 : 1,031.55 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.66/1,031.55 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.66x = 1,031.55 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.66x = 285,759.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,759.98/687.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.55

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