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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.20, 1,032.50 and 255.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.20, 1,032.50 and 255.25 is: 382.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.20 : 1,032.50 = 255.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.20/1,032.50 = 255.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.20x = 1,032.50 × 255.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.20x = 263,545.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,545.63/688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.95

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