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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.62, 1,082.31 and 201.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.62, 1,082.31 and 201.56 is: 302.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.62 : 1,082.31 = 201.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.62/1,082.31 = 201.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.62x = 1,082.31 × 201.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.62x = 218,155.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,155.07/721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.31

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