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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.57, 1,082.34 and 208.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.57, 1,082.34 and 208.57 is: 312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.57 : 1,082.34 = 208.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.57/1,082.34 = 208.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.57x = 1,082.34 × 208.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.57x = 225,743.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,743.65/721.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.85

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