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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.55, 1,034.37 and 202.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.55, 1,034.37 and 202.65 is: 303.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.55 : 1,034.37 = 202.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.55/1,034.37 = 202.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.55x = 1,034.37 × 202.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.55x = 209,615.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,615.08/689.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.99

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