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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.00, 1,031.79 and 249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.00, 1,031.79 and 249.20 is: 373.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.00 : 1,031.79 = 249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.00/1,031.79 = 249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.00x = 1,031.79 × 249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.00x = 257,115.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,115.66/688.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.72

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