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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.07, 1,032.20 and 201.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.07, 1,032.20 and 201.05 is: 301.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.07 : 1,032.20 = 201.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.07/1,032.20 = 201.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.07x = 1,032.20 × 201.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.07x = 207,517.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,517.64/688.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.60

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