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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.25, 1,031.18 and 254.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.25, 1,031.18 and 254.29 is: 381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.25 : 1,031.18 = 254.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.25/1,031.18 = 254.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.25x = 1,031.18 × 254.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.25x = 262,217.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,217.49/687.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.55

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