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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.29, 1,032.35 and 201.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.29, 1,032.35 and 201.39 is: 302.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.29 : 1,032.35 = 201.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.29/1,032.35 = 201.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.29x = 1,032.35 × 201.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.29x = 207,903.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,903.96/688.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.06

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