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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.89, 1,031.88 and 277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.89, 1,031.88 and 277.03 is: 415.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.89 : 1,031.88 = 277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.89/1,031.88 = 277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.89x = 1,031.88 × 277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.89x = 285,856.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,856.56/687.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.56

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