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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.42, 1,031.06 and 248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.42, 1,031.06 and 248.66 is: 372.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.42 : 1,031.06 = 248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.42/1,031.06 = 248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.42x = 1,031.06 × 248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.42x = 256,376.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,376.98/687.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.96

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