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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.04, 1,031.88 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.04, 1,031.88 and 249.24 is: 373.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.04 : 1,031.88 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.04/1,031.88 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.04x = 1,031.88 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.04x = 257,185.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,185.77/688.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.79

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