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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.22, 1,029.87 and 253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.22, 1,029.87 and 253.94 is: 380.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.22 : 1,029.87 = 253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.22/1,029.87 = 253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.22x = 1,029.87 × 253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.22x = 261,525.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,525.19/687.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.56

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