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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.94, 1,082.83 and 201.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.94, 1,082.83 and 201.98 is: 302.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.94 : 1,082.83 = 201.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.94/1,082.83 = 201.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.94x = 1,082.83 × 201.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.94x = 218,713.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,713.99/721.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.95

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