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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.92, 1,033.54 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.92, 1,033.54 and 201.96 is: 302.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.92 : 1,033.54 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.92/1,033.54 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.92x = 1,033.54 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.92x = 208,733.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,733.74/688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.99

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