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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714, 1,071.04 and 201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714, 1,071.04 and 201.04 is: 301.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714 : 1,071.04 = 201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714/1,071.04 = 201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714x = 1,071.04 × 201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714x = 215,321.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,321.88/714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.57

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