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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.50, 1,032.63 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.50, 1,032.63 and 255.54 is: 383.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.50 : 1,032.63 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.50/1,032.63 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.50x = 1,032.63 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.50x = 263,878.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,878.27/688.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.27

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