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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.43, 1,033.11 and 255.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.43, 1,033.11 and 255.59 is: 383.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.43 : 1,033.11 = 255.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.43/1,033.11 = 255.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.43x = 1,033.11 × 255.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.43x = 264,052.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,052.58/688.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.56

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