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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.78, 1,032.93 and 249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.78, 1,032.93 and 249.92 is: 374.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.78 : 1,032.93 = 249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.78/1,032.93 = 249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.78x = 1,032.93 × 249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.78x = 258,149.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,149.87/688.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.79

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