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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.02, 1,032.10 and 201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.02, 1,032.10 and 201.08 is: 301.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.02 : 1,032.10 = 201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.02/1,032.10 = 201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.02x = 1,032.10 × 201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.02x = 207,534.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,534.67/688.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.64

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