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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.02, 1,072.55 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.02, 1,072.55 and 202.02 is: 303.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.02 : 1,072.55 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.02/1,072.55 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.02x = 1,072.55 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.02x = 216,676.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,676.55/715.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.04

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