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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.71, 1,082.52 and 208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.71, 1,082.52 and 208.71 is: 313.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.71 : 1,082.52 = 208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.71/1,082.52 = 208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.71x = 1,082.52 × 208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.71x = 225,932.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,932.75/721.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.05

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