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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687, 1,030.23 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687, 1,030.23 and 253.86 is: 380.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687 : 1,030.23 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687/1,030.23 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687x = 1,030.23 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687x = 261,534.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,534.19/687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.69

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