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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.40, 1,722.79 and 688.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.40, 1,722.79 and 688.91 is: 950.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.40 : 1,722.79 = 688.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.40/1,722.79 = 688.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.40x = 1,722.79 × 688.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.40x = 1,186,847.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,847.26/1,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.69

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