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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.01, 1,032.06 and 201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.01, 1,032.06 and 201.06 is: 301.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.01 : 1,032.06 = 201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.01/1,032.06 = 201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.01x = 1,032.06 × 201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.01x = 207,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,505.98/688.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.61

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