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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.75, 1,081.13 and 207.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.75, 1,081.13 and 207.75 is: 311.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.75 : 1,081.13 = 207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.75/1,081.13 = 207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.75x = 1,081.13 × 207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.75x = 224,603.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,603.72/720.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.63

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