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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.98, 1,082.76 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.98, 1,082.76 and 202.02 is: 302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.98 : 1,082.76 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.98/1,082.76 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.98x = 1,082.76 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.98x = 218,739.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,739.18/721.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.97

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