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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.85, 1,032.32 and 255.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.85, 1,032.32 and 255.77 is: 383.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.85 : 1,032.32 = 255.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.85/1,032.32 = 255.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.85x = 1,032.32 × 255.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.85x = 264,031.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,031.96/688.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.30

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