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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.62, 1,031.49 and 254.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.62, 1,031.49 and 254.67 is: 382.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.62 : 1,031.49 = 254.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.62/1,031.49 = 254.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.62x = 1,031.49 × 254.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.62x = 262,689.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,689.56/687.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.03

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