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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.13, 1,033.70 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.13, 1,033.70 and 202.32 is: 303.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.13 : 1,033.70 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.13/1,033.70 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.13x = 1,033.70 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.13x = 209,137.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,137.17/689.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.48

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