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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.81, 1,070.72 and 200.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.81, 1,070.72 and 200.81 is: 301.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.81 : 1,070.72 = 200.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.81/1,070.72 = 200.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.81x = 1,070.72 × 200.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.81x = 215,013.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,013.71/713.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.22

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