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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.73, 1,083.89 and 202.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.73, 1,083.89 and 202.70 is: 303.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.73 : 1,083.89 = 202.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.73/1,083.89 = 202.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.73x = 1,083.89 × 202.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.73x = 219,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,699.59/722.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.99

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