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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.18, 1,032.44 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.18, 1,032.44 and 201.24 is: 301.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.18 : 1,032.44 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.18/1,032.44 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.18x = 1,032.44 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.18x = 207,768.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,768.23/688.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.91

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