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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.72, 1,072.02 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.72, 1,072.02 and 201.72 is: 302.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.72 : 1,072.02 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.72/1,072.02 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.72x = 1,072.02 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.72x = 216,247.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,247.87/714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.56

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