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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.12, 1,031.22 and 254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.12, 1,031.22 and 254.30 is: 381.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.12 : 1,031.22 = 254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.12/1,031.22 = 254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.12x = 1,031.22 × 254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.12x = 262,239.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,239.25/687.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.65

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