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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.69, 1,033.50 and 255.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.69, 1,033.50 and 255.85 is: 383.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.69 : 1,033.50 = 255.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.69/1,033.50 = 255.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.69x = 1,033.50 × 255.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.69x = 264,419.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,419.70/688.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.95

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