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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.69, 1,031.94 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.69, 1,031.94 and 254.88 is: 382.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.69 : 1,031.94 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.69/1,031.94 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.69x = 1,031.94 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.69x = 263,020.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,020.87/687.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.47

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