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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.88, 1,031.67 and 249.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.88, 1,031.67 and 249.06 is: 373.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.88 : 1,031.67 = 249.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.88/1,031.67 = 249.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.88x = 1,031.67 × 249.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.88x = 256,947.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,947.73/687.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.54

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