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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.96, 1,032.35 and 255.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.96, 1,032.35 and 255.11 is: 382.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.96 : 1,032.35 = 255.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.96/1,032.35 = 255.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.96x = 1,032.35 × 255.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.96x = 263,356.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,356.37/687.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.81

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