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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.26, 1,033.90 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.26, 1,033.90 and 202.32 is: 303.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.26 : 1,033.90 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.26/1,033.90 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.26x = 1,033.90 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.26x = 209,178.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,178.65/689.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.48

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