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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.58, 1,034.36 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.58, 1,034.36 and 202.62 is: 303.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.58 : 1,034.36 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.58/1,034.36 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.58x = 1,034.36 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.58x = 209,581.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,581.01/689.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.93

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