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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.87, 1,026.34 and 251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.87, 1,026.34 and 251.06 is: 376.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.87 : 1,026.34 = 251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.87/1,026.34 = 251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.87x = 1,026.34 × 251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.87x = 257,667.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,667.16/683.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.78

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