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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.96, 1,033.85 and 256.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.96, 1,033.85 and 256.11 is: 384.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.96 : 1,033.85 = 256.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.96/1,033.85 = 256.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.96x = 1,033.85 × 256.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.96x = 264,779.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,779.32/688.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.32

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