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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.80, 1,070.72 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.80, 1,070.72 and 200.80 is: 301.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.80 : 1,070.72 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.80/1,070.72 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.80x = 1,070.72 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.80x = 215,000.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,000.58/713.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.21

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