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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.60, 1,031.50 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.60, 1,031.50 and 248.88 is: 373.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.60 : 1,031.50 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.60/1,031.50 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.60x = 1,031.50 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.60x = 256,721.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,721.50/687.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.36

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