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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688, 1,031.73 and 254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688, 1,031.73 and 254.86 is: 382.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688 : 1,031.73 = 254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688/1,031.73 = 254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688x = 1,031.73 × 254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688x = 262,946.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,946.71/688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.19

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