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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.47, 1,031.31 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.47, 1,031.31 and 248.76 is: 373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.47 : 1,031.31 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.47/1,031.31 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.47x = 1,031.31 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.47x = 256,546.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,546.10/687.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.17

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