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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.72, 1,034.59 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.72, 1,034.59 and 256.88 is: 385.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.72 : 1,034.59 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.72/1,034.59 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.72x = 1,034.59 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.72x = 265,759.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,759.66/689.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.31

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