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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.90, 1,031.81 and 248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.90, 1,031.81 and 248.97 is: 373.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.90 : 1,031.81 = 248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.90/1,031.81 = 248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.90x = 1,031.81 × 248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.90x = 256,888.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,888.49/687.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.44

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