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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.49, 1,030.96 and 254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.49, 1,030.96 and 254.50 is: 381.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.49 : 1,030.96 = 254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.49/1,030.96 = 254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.49x = 1,030.96 × 254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.49x = 262,379.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,379.32/687.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.65

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