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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.56, 1,073.35 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.56, 1,073.35 and 202.56 is: 303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.56 : 1,073.35 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.56/1,073.35 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.56x = 1,073.35 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.56x = 217,417.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,417.78/715.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.84

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