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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.87, 1,031.55 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.87, 1,031.55 and 276.90 is: 415.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.87 : 1,031.55 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.87/1,031.55 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.87x = 1,031.55 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.87x = 285,636.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,636.20/687.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.25

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