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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.16, 1,031.22 and 254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.16, 1,031.22 and 254.38 is: 381.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.16 : 1,031.22 = 254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.16/1,031.22 = 254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.16x = 1,031.22 × 254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.16x = 262,321.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,321.74/687.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.75

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