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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.98, 1,032.23 and 277.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.98, 1,032.23 and 277.23 is: 415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.98 : 1,032.23 = 277.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.98/1,032.23 = 277.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.98x = 1,032.23 × 277.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.98x = 286,165.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,165.12/687.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.95

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