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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.53, 1,032.48 and 255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.53, 1,032.48 and 255.39 is: 382.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.53 : 1,032.48 = 255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.53/1,032.48 = 255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.53x = 1,032.48 × 255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.53x = 263,685.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,685.07/688.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.97

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