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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.97, 1,030.50 and 254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.97, 1,030.50 and 254.13 is: 381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.97 : 1,030.50 = 254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.97/1,030.50 = 254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.97x = 1,030.50 × 254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.97x = 261,880.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,880.97/686.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.21

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