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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.07, 1,029.07 and 247.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.07, 1,029.07 and 247.33 is: 370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.07 : 1,029.07 = 247.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.07/1,029.07 = 247.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.07x = 1,029.07 × 247.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.07x = 254,519.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,519.88/686.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.98

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