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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.62, 1,032.45 and 255.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.62, 1,032.45 and 255.66 is: 383.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.62 : 1,032.45 = 255.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.62/1,032.45 = 255.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.62x = 1,032.45 × 255.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.62x = 263,956.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,956.17/688.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.31

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