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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.26, 1,032.32 and 201.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.26, 1,032.32 and 201.30 is: 301.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.26 : 1,032.32 = 201.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.26/1,032.32 = 201.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.26x = 1,032.32 × 201.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.26x = 207,806.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,806.02/688.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.93

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