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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.71, 1,082.53 and 201.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.71, 1,082.53 and 201.71 is: 302.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.71 : 1,082.53 = 201.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.71/1,082.53 = 201.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.71x = 1,082.53 × 201.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.71x = 218,350.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,350.71/721.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.55

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