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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.21, 1,033.94 and 256.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.21, 1,033.94 and 256.34 is: 384.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.21 : 1,033.94 = 256.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.21/1,033.94 = 256.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.21x = 1,033.94 × 256.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.21x = 265,035.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,035.65/689.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.55

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