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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.77, 1,030.26 and 253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.77, 1,030.26 and 253.89 is: 380.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.77 : 1,030.26 = 253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.77/1,030.26 = 253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.77x = 1,030.26 × 253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.77x = 261,572.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,572.71/686.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.87

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