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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.68, 1,033.16 and 255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.68, 1,033.16 and 255.80 is: 383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.68 : 1,033.16 = 255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.68/1,033.16 = 255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.68x = 1,033.16 × 255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.68x = 264,282.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,282.33/688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.75

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