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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.98, 1,031.70 and 277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.98, 1,031.70 and 277 is: 415.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.98 : 1,031.70 = 277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.98/1,031.70 = 277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.98x = 1,031.70 × 277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.98x = 285,780.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,780.90/687.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.39

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