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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687, 1,030.70 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687, 1,030.70 and 254.16 is: 381.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687 : 1,030.70 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687/1,030.70 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687x = 1,030.70 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687x = 261,962.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,962.71/687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.31

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