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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.59, 1,032.27 and 255.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.59, 1,032.27 and 255.46 is: 382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.59 : 1,032.27 = 255.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.59/1,032.27 = 255.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.59x = 1,032.27 × 255.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.59x = 263,703.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,703.69/688.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.96

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