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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.04, 1,032.12 and 201.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.04, 1,032.12 and 201.16 is: 301.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.04 : 1,032.12 = 201.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.04/1,032.12 = 201.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.04x = 1,032.12 × 201.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.04x = 207,621.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,621.26/688.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.76

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