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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.85, 1,034.78 and 202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.85, 1,034.78 and 202.84 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.85 : 1,034.78 = 202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.85/1,034.78 = 202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.85x = 1,034.78 × 202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.85x = 209,891.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,891.17/689.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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