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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.70, 1,033.25 and 255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.70, 1,033.25 and 255.75 is: 383.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.70 : 1,033.25 = 255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.70/1,033.25 = 255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.70x = 1,033.25 × 255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.70x = 264,252.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,252.41/688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.70

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