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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.55, 1,033.71 and 256.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.55, 1,033.71 and 256.41 is: 384.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.55 : 1,033.71 = 256.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.55/1,033.71 = 256.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.55x = 1,033.71 × 256.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.55x = 265,053.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,053.58/689.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.39

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