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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.59, 1,034.28 and 202.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.59, 1,034.28 and 202.54 is: 303.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.59 : 1,034.28 = 202.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.59/1,034.28 = 202.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.59x = 1,034.28 × 202.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.59x = 209,483.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,483.07/689.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.78

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