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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.82, 1,030.51 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.82, 1,030.51 and 248.13 is: 372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.82 : 1,030.51 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.82/1,030.51 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.82x = 1,030.51 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.82x = 255,700.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,700.45/686.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.30

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