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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.53, 1,032.45 and 249.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.53, 1,032.45 and 249.62 is: 374.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.53 : 1,032.45 = 249.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.53/1,032.45 = 249.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.53x = 1,032.45 × 249.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.53x = 257,714.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,714.07/688.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.29

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