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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.48, 1,030.56 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.48, 1,030.56 and 254.34 is: 381.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.48 : 1,030.56 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.48/1,030.56 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.48x = 1,030.56 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.48x = 262,112.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,112.63/687.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.27

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