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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.75, 1,031.96 and 277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.75, 1,031.96 and 277.18 is: 415.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.75 : 1,031.96 = 277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.75/1,031.96 = 277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.75x = 1,031.96 × 277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.75x = 286,038.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,038.67/687.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.91

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