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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.91, 1,090.55 and 206.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.91, 1,090.55 and 206.91 is: 310.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.91 : 1,090.55 = 206.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.91/1,090.55 = 206.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.91x = 1,090.55 × 206.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.91x = 225,646.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,646.22/726.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.42

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