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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.53, 1,031.40 and 254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.53, 1,031.40 and 254.66 is: 382.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.53 : 1,031.40 = 254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.53/1,031.40 = 254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.53x = 1,031.40 × 254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.53x = 262,651.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,651.17/687.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.02

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