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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.26, 1,081.88 and 201.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.26, 1,081.88 and 201.29 is: 301.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.26 : 1,081.88 = 201.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.26/1,081.88 = 201.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.26x = 1,081.88 × 201.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.26x = 217,775.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,775.66/721.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.94

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