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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.13, 1,089.10 and 206.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.13, 1,089.10 and 206.07 is: 309.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.13 : 1,089.10 = 206.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.13/1,089.10 = 206.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.13x = 1,089.10 × 206.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.13x = 224,428.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,428.91/726.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.08

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