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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.63, 1,032.74 and 201.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.63, 1,032.74 and 201.56 is: 302.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.63 : 1,032.74 = 201.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.63/1,032.74 = 201.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.63x = 1,032.74 × 201.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.63x = 208,158.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,158.07/688.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.28

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