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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.32, 1,033.93 and 202.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.32, 1,033.93 and 202.33 is: 303.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.32 : 1,033.93 = 202.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.32/1,033.93 = 202.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.32x = 1,033.93 × 202.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.32x = 209,188.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,188.88/689.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.47

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