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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.74, 1,031.13 and 550.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.74, 1,031.13 and 550.75 is: 825.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.74 : 1,031.13 = 550.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.74/1,031.13 = 550.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.74x = 1,031.13 × 550.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.74x = 567,894.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,894.20/687.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.74

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