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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.02, 1,080.10 and 200.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.02, 1,080.10 and 200.03 is: 300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.02 : 1,080.10 = 200.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.02/1,080.10 = 200.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.02x = 1,080.10 × 200.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.02x = 216,046.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,046.50/720.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.06

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