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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.84, 1,031.90 and 255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.84, 1,031.90 and 255.03 is: 382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.84 : 1,031.90 = 255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.84/1,031.90 = 255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.84x = 1,031.90 × 255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.84x = 263,164.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,164.18/687.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.60

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