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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.93, 1,030.53 and 254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.93, 1,030.53 and 254.09 is: 381.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.93 : 1,030.53 = 254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.93/1,030.53 = 254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.93x = 1,030.53 × 254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.93x = 261,847.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,847.37/686.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.18

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