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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.63, 1,034.47 and 202.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.63, 1,034.47 and 202.72 is: 304.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.63 : 1,034.47 = 202.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.63/1,034.47 = 202.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.63x = 1,034.47 × 202.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.63x = 209,704.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,704.67/689.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.09

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