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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.87, 1,031.75 and 276.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.87, 1,031.75 and 276.74 is: 415.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.87 : 1,031.75 = 276.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.87/1,031.75 = 276.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.87x = 1,031.75 × 276.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.87x = 285,527.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,527.69/687.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.09

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