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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.72, 1,034.62 and 202.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.72, 1,034.62 and 202.76 is: 304.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.72 : 1,034.62 = 202.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.72/1,034.62 = 202.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.72x = 1,034.62 × 202.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.72x = 209,779.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,779.55/689.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.15

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