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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.24, 1,081.72 and 201.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.24, 1,081.72 and 201.13 is: 301.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.24 : 1,081.72 = 201.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.24/1,081.72 = 201.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.24x = 1,081.72 × 201.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.24x = 217,566.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,566.34/721.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.66

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