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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.68, 1,031.56 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.68, 1,031.56 and 174.68 is: 262.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.68 : 1,031.56 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.68/1,031.56 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.68x = 1,031.56 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.68x = 180,192.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,192.90/687.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.03

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