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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.68, 1,034.66 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.68, 1,034.66 and 256.80 is: 385.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.68 : 1,034.66 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.68/1,034.66 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.68x = 1,034.66 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.68x = 265,700.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,700.69/689.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.25

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