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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.10, 1,030.74 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.10, 1,030.74 and 254.21 is: 381.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.10 : 1,030.74 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.10/1,030.74 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.10x = 1,030.74 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.10x = 262,024.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,024.42/687.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.35

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