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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.77, 1,031.40 and 427.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.77, 1,031.40 and 427.39 is: 640.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.77 : 1,031.40 = 427.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.77/1,031.40 = 427.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.77x = 1,031.40 × 427.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.77x = 440,810.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,810.05/687.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.93

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