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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.22, 1,089.39 and 206.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.22, 1,089.39 and 206.23 is: 309.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.22 : 1,089.39 = 206.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.22/1,089.39 = 206.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.22x = 1,089.39 × 206.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.22x = 224,664.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,664.90/726.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.36

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