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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.97, 1,031.55 and 277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.97, 1,031.55 and 277.30 is: 415.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.97 : 1,031.55 = 277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.97/1,031.55 = 277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.97x = 1,031.55 × 277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.97x = 286,048.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,048.82/687.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.79

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