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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.04, 1,072.56 and 202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.04, 1,072.56 and 202.08 is: 303.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.04 : 1,072.56 = 202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.04/1,072.56 = 202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.04x = 1,072.56 × 202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.04x = 216,742.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,742.92/715.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.12

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