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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.76, 1,033.10 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.76, 1,033.10 and 255.88 is: 383.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.76 : 1,033.10 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.76/1,033.10 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.76x = 1,033.10 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.76x = 264,343.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,343.18/688.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.80

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