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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.78, 1,030.25 and 247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.78, 1,030.25 and 247.96 is: 371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.78 : 1,030.25 = 247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.78/1,030.25 = 247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.78x = 1,030.25 × 247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.78x = 255,460.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,460.79/686.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.97

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