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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.04, 1,032.16 and 201.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.04, 1,032.16 and 201.12 is: 301.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.04 : 1,032.16 = 201.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.04/1,032.16 = 201.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.04x = 1,032.16 × 201.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.04x = 207,588.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,588.02/688.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.71

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