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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.92, 1,033.47 and 202.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.92, 1,033.47 and 202.05 is: 303.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.92 : 1,033.47 = 202.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.92/1,033.47 = 202.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.92x = 1,033.47 × 202.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.92x = 208,812.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,812.61/688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.10

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