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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.92, 1,032.04 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.92, 1,032.04 and 201 is: 301.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.92 : 1,032.04 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.92/1,032.04 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.92x = 1,032.04 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.92x = 207,440.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,440.04/687.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.55

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