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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.85, 1,034.47 and 202.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.85, 1,034.47 and 202.94 is: 304.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.85 : 1,034.47 = 202.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.85/1,034.47 = 202.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.85x = 1,034.47 × 202.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.85x = 209,934.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,934.30/689.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.32

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