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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.90, 1,090.28 and 206.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.90, 1,090.28 and 206.91 is: 310.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.90 : 1,090.28 = 206.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.90/1,090.28 = 206.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.90x = 1,090.28 × 206.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.90x = 225,588.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,588.80/726.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.34

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