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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.13, 1,032.09 and 201.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.13, 1,032.09 and 201.07 is: 301.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.13 : 1,032.09 = 201.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.13/1,032.09 = 201.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.13x = 1,032.09 × 201.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.13x = 207,522.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,522.34/688.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.57

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