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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.16, 1,033.60 and 202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.16, 1,033.60 and 202.24 is: 303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.16 : 1,033.60 = 202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.16/1,033.60 = 202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.16x = 1,033.60 × 202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.16x = 209,035.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,035.26/689.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.32

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