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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.62, 1,031.22 and 248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.62, 1,031.22 and 248.82 is: 373.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.62 : 1,031.22 = 248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.62/1,031.22 = 248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.62x = 1,031.22 × 248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.62x = 256,588.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,588.78/687.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.15

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