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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.97, 1,079.84 and 200.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.97, 1,079.84 and 200.02 is: 300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.97 : 1,079.84 = 200.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.97/1,079.84 = 200.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.97x = 1,079.84 × 200.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.97x = 215,989.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,989.60/719.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.00

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