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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.09, 1,032.20 and 201.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.09, 1,032.20 and 201.19 is: 301.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.09 : 1,032.20 = 201.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.09/1,032.20 = 201.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.09x = 1,032.20 × 201.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.09x = 207,667.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,667.31/688.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.80

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