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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.57, 1,034.34 and 202.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.57, 1,034.34 and 202.61 is: 303.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.57 : 1,034.34 = 202.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.57/1,034.34 = 202.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.57x = 1,034.34 × 202.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.57x = 209,562.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,562.46/689.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.91

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