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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.93, 1,033.43 and 201.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.93, 1,033.43 and 201.94 is: 302.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.93 : 1,033.43 = 201.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.93/1,033.43 = 201.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.93x = 1,033.43 × 201.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.93x = 208,687.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,687.26/688.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.92

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