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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.83, 1,081.25 and 200.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.83, 1,081.25 and 200.81 is: 301.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.83 : 1,081.25 = 200.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.83/1,081.25 = 200.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.83x = 1,081.25 × 200.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.83x = 217,124.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,124.81/720.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.22

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