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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.58, 1,034.40 and 256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.58, 1,034.40 and 256.74 is: 385.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.58 : 1,034.40 = 256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.58/1,034.40 = 256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.58x = 1,034.40 × 256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.58x = 265,571.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,571.86/689.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.12

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