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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.82, 1,031.71 and 174.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.82, 1,031.71 and 174.82 is: 262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.82 : 1,031.71 = 174.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.82/1,031.71 = 174.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.82x = 1,031.71 × 174.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.82x = 180,363.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,363.54/687.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.22

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