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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.04, 1,070.98 and 201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.04, 1,070.98 and 201.08 is: 301.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.04 : 1,070.98 = 201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.04/1,070.98 = 201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.04x = 1,070.98 × 201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.04x = 215,352.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,352.66/714.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.60

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