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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.10, 1,032.01 and 201.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.10, 1,032.01 and 201.03 is: 301.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.10 : 1,032.01 = 201.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.10/1,032.01 = 201.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.10x = 1,032.01 × 201.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.10x = 207,466.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,466.40/688.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.51

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