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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.91, 1,033.53 and 201.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.91, 1,033.53 and 201.95 is: 302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.91 : 1,033.53 = 201.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.91/1,033.53 = 201.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.91x = 1,033.53 × 201.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.91x = 208,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,721.38/688.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.97

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