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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.95, 1,081.41 and 207.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.95, 1,081.41 and 207.95 is: 311.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.95 : 1,081.41 = 207.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.95/1,081.41 = 207.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.95x = 1,081.41 × 207.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.95x = 224,873.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,873.80/720.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.92

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