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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.67, 1,030.75 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.67, 1,030.75 and 297.56 is: 446.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.67 : 1,030.75 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.67/1,030.75 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.67x = 1,030.75 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.67x = 306,709.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,709.97/687.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.01

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