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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.17, 1,033.94 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.17, 1,033.94 and 202.22 is: 303.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.17 : 1,033.94 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.17/1,033.94 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.17x = 1,033.94 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.17x = 209,083.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,083.35/689.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.38

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