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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.71, 1,034.25 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.71, 1,034.25 and 256.56 is: 384.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.71 : 1,034.25 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.71/1,034.25 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.71x = 1,034.25 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.71x = 265,347.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,347.18/689.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.72

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