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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.25, 1,029.42 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.25, 1,029.42 and 247.56 is: 371.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.25 : 1,029.42 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.25/1,029.42 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.25x = 1,029.42 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.25x = 254,838.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,838.07/686.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.35

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