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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.03, 1,031.87 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.03, 1,031.87 and 277.04 is: 415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.03 : 1,031.87 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.03/1,031.87 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.03x = 1,031.87 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.03x = 285,872.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,872.54/688.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.50

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