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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.47, 1,032.75 and 255.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.47, 1,032.75 and 255.63 is: 383.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.47 : 1,032.75 = 255.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.47/1,032.75 = 255.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.47x = 1,032.75 × 255.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.47x = 264,001.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,001.88/688.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.46

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