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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.83, 1,090.01 and 206.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.83, 1,090.01 and 206.87 is: 310.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.83 : 1,090.01 = 206.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.83/1,090.01 = 206.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.83x = 1,090.01 × 206.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.83x = 225,485.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,485.44/726.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.23

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