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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.68, 1,032.70 and 255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.68, 1,032.70 and 255.72 is: 383.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.68 : 1,032.70 = 255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.68/1,032.70 = 255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.68x = 1,032.70 × 255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.68x = 264,082.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,082.04/688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.46

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