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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.34, 1,032.66 and 201.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.34, 1,032.66 and 201.35 is: 302.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.34 : 1,032.66 = 201.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.34/1,032.66 = 201.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.34x = 1,032.66 × 201.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.34x = 207,920.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,920.93/688.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.06

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