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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.12, 1,081.60 and 201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.12, 1,081.60 and 201.06 is: 301.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.12 : 1,081.60 = 201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.12/1,081.60 = 201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.12x = 1,081.60 × 201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.12x = 217,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,466.50/721.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.57

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