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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.71, 1,081.03 and 200.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.71, 1,081.03 and 200.71 is: 301.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.71 : 1,081.03 = 200.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.71/1,081.03 = 200.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.71x = 1,081.03 × 200.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.71x = 216,967.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,967.12/720.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.05

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