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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.87, 1,029.85 and 247.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.87, 1,029.85 and 247.90 is: 371.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.87 : 1,029.85 = 247.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.87/1,029.85 = 247.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.87x = 1,029.85 × 247.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.87x = 255,299.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,299.82/686.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.69

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