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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.94, 1,034.66 and 202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.94, 1,034.66 and 202.84 is: 304.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.94 : 1,034.66 = 202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.94/1,034.66 = 202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.94x = 1,034.66 × 202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.94x = 209,870.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,870.43/689.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.19

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