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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.02, 1,032.06 and 201.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.02, 1,032.06 and 201.12 is: 301.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.02 : 1,032.06 = 201.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.02/1,032.06 = 201.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.02x = 1,032.06 × 201.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.02x = 207,567.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,567.91/688.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.69

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