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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.95, 1,090.33 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.95, 1,090.33 and 207 is: 310.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.95 : 1,090.33 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.95/1,090.33 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.95x = 1,090.33 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.95x = 225,698.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,698.31/726.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.47

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