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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.68, 1,033 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.68, 1,033 and 201.72 is: 302.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.68 : 1,033 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.68/1,033 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.68x = 1,033 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.68x = 208,376.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,376.76/688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.57

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