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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.71, 1,034.72 and 202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.71, 1,034.72 and 202.74 is: 304.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.71 : 1,034.72 = 202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.71/1,034.72 = 202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.71x = 1,034.72 × 202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.71x = 209,779.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,779.13/689.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.16

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