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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.95, 1,034.79 and 256.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.95, 1,034.79 and 256.87 is: 385.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.95 : 1,034.79 = 256.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.95/1,034.79 = 256.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.95x = 1,034.79 × 256.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.95x = 265,806.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,806.51/689.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.25

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