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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.57, 1,032.96 and 249.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.57, 1,032.96 and 249.85 is: 374.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.57 : 1,032.96 = 249.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.57/1,032.96 = 249.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.57x = 1,032.96 × 249.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.57x = 258,083.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,083.81/688.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.81

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