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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.73, 1,034.70 and 202.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.73, 1,034.70 and 202.82 is: 304.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.73 : 1,034.70 = 202.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.73/1,034.70 = 202.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.73x = 1,034.70 × 202.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.73x = 209,852.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,852.68/689.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.25

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