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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.11, 1,081.68 and 201.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.11, 1,081.68 and 201.11 is: 301.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.11 : 1,081.68 = 201.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.11/1,081.68 = 201.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.11x = 1,081.68 × 201.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.11x = 217,536.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,536.66/721.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.67

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