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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.06, 1,033.61 and 202.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.06, 1,033.61 and 202.12 is: 303.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.06 : 1,033.61 = 202.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.06/1,033.61 = 202.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.06x = 1,033.61 × 202.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.06x = 208,909.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,909.66/689.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.18

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