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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.33, 1,034.01 and 256.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.33, 1,034.01 and 256.49 is: 384.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.33 : 1,034.01 = 256.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.33/1,034.01 = 256.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.33x = 1,034.01 × 256.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.33x = 265,213.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,213.22/689.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.74

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