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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.62, 1,034.42 and 250.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.62, 1,034.42 and 250.87 is: 376.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.62 : 1,034.42 = 250.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.62/1,034.42 = 250.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.62x = 1,034.42 × 250.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.62x = 259,504.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,504.46/689.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.30

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