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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.78, 1,033.17 and 201.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.78, 1,033.17 and 201.83 is: 302.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.78 : 1,033.17 = 201.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.78/1,033.17 = 201.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.78x = 1,033.17 × 201.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.78x = 208,524.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,524.70/688.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.75

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