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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.91, 1,034.83 and 202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.91, 1,034.83 and 202.96 is: 304.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.91 : 1,034.83 = 202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.91/1,034.83 = 202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.91x = 1,034.83 × 202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.91x = 210,029.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,029.10/689.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.43

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