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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.38, 1,031.13 and 254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.38, 1,031.13 and 254.70 is: 382.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.38 : 1,031.13 = 254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.38/1,031.13 = 254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.38x = 1,031.13 × 254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.38x = 262,628.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,628.81/687.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.08

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