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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.16, 1,071.23 and 201.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.16, 1,071.23 and 201.16 is: 301.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.16 : 1,071.23 = 201.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.16/1,071.23 = 201.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.16x = 1,071.23 × 201.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.16x = 215,488.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,488.63/714.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.74

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