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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.70, 1,031.30 and 276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.70, 1,031.30 and 276.70 is: 414.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.70 : 1,031.30 = 276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.70/1,031.30 = 276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.70x = 1,031.30 × 276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.70x = 285,356.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,356.75/687.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.95

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