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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.47, 1,083.71 and 202.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.47, 1,083.71 and 202.47 is: 303.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.47 : 1,083.71 = 202.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.47/1,083.71 = 202.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.47x = 1,083.71 × 202.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.47x = 219,418.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,418.76/722.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.71

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