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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.83, 1,031.87 and 249.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.83, 1,031.87 and 249.09 is: 373.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.83 : 1,031.87 = 249.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.83/1,031.87 = 249.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.83x = 1,031.87 × 249.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.83x = 257,028.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,028.50/687.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.68

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