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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.76, 1,033.09 and 201.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.76, 1,033.09 and 201.77 is: 302.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.76 : 1,033.09 = 201.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.76/1,033.09 = 201.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.76x = 1,033.09 × 201.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.76x = 208,440.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,440.40/688.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.63

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