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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.89, 1,083 and 208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.89, 1,083 and 208.89 is: 313.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.89 : 1,083 = 208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.89/1,083 = 208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.89x = 1,083 × 208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.89x = 226,227.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,227.87/721.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.38

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