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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.95, 1,025.65 and 250.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.95, 1,025.65 and 250.87 is: 376.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.95 : 1,025.65 = 250.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.95/1,025.65 = 250.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.95x = 1,025.65 × 250.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.95x = 257,304.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,304.82/683.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.20

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