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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.89, 1,033.29 and 201.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.89, 1,033.29 and 201.93 is: 302.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.89 : 1,033.29 = 201.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.89/1,033.29 = 201.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.89x = 1,033.29 × 201.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.89x = 208,652.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,652.25/688.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.88

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