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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.42, 1,030.47 and 254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.42, 1,030.47 and 254.25 is: 381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.42 : 1,030.47 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.42/1,030.47 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.42x = 1,030.47 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.42x = 261,997.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,997.00/687.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.13

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