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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.79, 1,034.33 and 256.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.79, 1,034.33 and 256.59 is: 384.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.79 : 1,034.33 = 256.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.79/1,034.33 = 256.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.79x = 1,034.33 × 256.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.79x = 265,397.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,397.45/689.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.75

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