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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.57, 1,031.25 and 248.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.57, 1,031.25 and 248.79 is: 373.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.57 : 1,031.25 = 248.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.57/1,031.25 = 248.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.57x = 1,031.25 × 248.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.57x = 256,564.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,564.69/687.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.15

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