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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.48, 1,032.74 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.48, 1,032.74 and 249.76 is: 374.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.48 : 1,032.74 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.48/1,032.74 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.48x = 1,032.74 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.48x = 257,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,937.14/688.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.65

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