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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.93, 1,030.13 and 248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.93, 1,030.13 and 248.07 is: 372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.93 : 1,030.13 = 248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.93/1,030.13 = 248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.93x = 1,030.13 × 248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.93x = 255,543.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,543.11/686.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.01

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