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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.46, 1,034.22 and 256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.46, 1,034.22 and 256.64 is: 384.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.46 : 1,034.22 = 256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.46/1,034.22 = 256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.46x = 1,034.22 × 256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.46x = 265,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,422.22/689.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.97

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