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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.62, 1,034.48 and 202.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.62, 1,034.48 and 202.67 is: 304.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.62 : 1,034.48 = 202.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.62/1,034.48 = 202.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.62x = 1,034.48 × 202.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.62x = 209,658.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,658.06/689.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.02

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