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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.22, 1,032.26 and 201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.22, 1,032.26 and 201.28 is: 301.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.22 : 1,032.26 = 201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.22/1,032.26 = 201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.22x = 1,032.26 × 201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.22x = 207,767.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,767.77/688.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.89

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