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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.96, 1,030.20 and 254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.96, 1,030.20 and 254 is: 380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.96 : 1,030.20 = 254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.96/1,030.20 = 254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.96x = 1,030.20 × 254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.96x = 261,670.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,670.80/686.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.91

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