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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.70, 1,084.03 and 202.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.70, 1,084.03 and 202.71 is: 304.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.70 : 1,084.03 = 202.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.70/1,084.03 = 202.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.70x = 1,084.03 × 202.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.70x = 219,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,740.80/722.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.05

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