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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.01, 1,033.55 and 256.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.01, 1,033.55 and 256.13 is: 384.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.01 : 1,033.55 = 256.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.01/1,033.55 = 256.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.01x = 1,033.55 × 256.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.01x = 264,723.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,723.16/689.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.21

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