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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.73, 1,072.11 and 201.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.73, 1,072.11 and 201.73 is: 302.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.73 : 1,072.11 = 201.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.73/1,072.11 = 201.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.73x = 1,072.11 × 201.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.73x = 216,276.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,276.75/714.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.60

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