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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.08, 1,030.68 and 254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.08, 1,030.68 and 254.13 is: 381.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.08 : 1,030.68 = 254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.08/1,030.68 = 254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.08x = 1,030.68 × 254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.08x = 261,926.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,926.71/687.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.22

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