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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.74, 1,089.89 and 206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.74, 1,089.89 and 206.70 is: 309.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.74 : 1,089.89 = 206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.74/1,089.89 = 206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.74x = 1,089.89 × 206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.74x = 225,279.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,279.23/726.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.99

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