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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.55, 1,030.71 and 254.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.55, 1,030.71 and 254.41 is: 381.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.55 : 1,030.71 = 254.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.55/1,030.71 = 254.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.55x = 1,030.71 × 254.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.55x = 262,222.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,222.93/687.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.39

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