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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.96, 1,030.54 and 248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.96, 1,030.54 and 248.23 is: 372.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.96 : 1,030.54 = 248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.96/1,030.54 = 248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.96x = 1,030.54 × 248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.96x = 255,810.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,810.94/686.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.38

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