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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.74, 1,034.62 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.74, 1,034.62 and 202.68 is: 304.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.74 : 1,034.62 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.74/1,034.62 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.74x = 1,034.62 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.74x = 209,696.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,696.78/689.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.02

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