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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.95, 1,090.43 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.95, 1,090.43 and 206.96 is: 310.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.95 : 1,090.43 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.95/1,090.43 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.95x = 1,090.43 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.95x = 225,678.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,678.64/726.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.44

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