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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.37, 1,033.92 and 202.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.37, 1,033.92 and 202.47 is: 303.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.37 : 1,033.92 = 202.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.37/1,033.92 = 202.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.37x = 1,033.92 × 202.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.37x = 209,337.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,337.78/689.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.67

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