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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.61, 1,032.76 and 201.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.61, 1,032.76 and 201.66 is: 302.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.61 : 1,032.76 = 201.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.61/1,032.76 = 201.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.61x = 1,032.76 × 201.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.61x = 208,266.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,266.38/688.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.44

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