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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.50, 1,083.57 and 202.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.50, 1,083.57 and 202.37 is: 303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.50 : 1,083.57 = 202.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.50/1,083.57 = 202.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.50x = 1,083.57 × 202.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.50x = 219,277.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,277.74/722.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.50

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