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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.98, 1,032.02 and 201.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.98, 1,032.02 and 201.03 is: 301.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.98 : 1,032.02 = 201.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.98/1,032.02 = 201.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.98x = 1,032.02 × 201.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.98x = 207,469.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,469.80/687.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.57

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