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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.14, 1,030.57 and 248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.14, 1,030.57 and 248.38 is: 372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.14 : 1,030.57 = 248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.14/1,030.57 = 248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.14x = 1,030.57 × 248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.14x = 255,972.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,972.98/687.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.52

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