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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.96, 1,030.41 and 248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.96, 1,030.41 and 248.18 is: 372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.96 : 1,030.41 = 248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.96/1,030.41 = 248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.96x = 1,030.41 × 248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.96x = 255,727.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,727.15/686.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.26

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