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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.11, 1,080.18 and 200.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.11, 1,080.18 and 200.11 is: 300.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.11 : 1,080.18 = 200.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.11/1,080.18 = 200.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.11x = 1,080.18 × 200.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.11x = 216,154.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,154.82/720.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.17

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