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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.13, 1,071.37 and 201.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.13, 1,071.37 and 201.13 is: 301.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.13 : 1,071.37 = 201.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.13/1,071.37 = 201.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.13x = 1,071.37 × 201.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.13x = 215,484.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,484.65/714.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.74

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