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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.66, 1,071.98 and 201.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.66, 1,071.98 and 201.66 is: 302.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.66 : 1,071.98 = 201.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.66/1,071.98 = 201.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.66x = 1,071.98 × 201.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.66x = 216,175.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,175.99/714.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.49

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