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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.72, 1,032.82 and 249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.72, 1,032.82 and 249.88 is: 374.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.72 : 1,032.82 = 249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.72/1,032.82 = 249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.72x = 1,032.82 × 249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.72x = 258,079.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,079.81/688.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.72

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