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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.99, 1,090.49 and 206.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.99, 1,090.49 and 206.99 is: 310.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.99 : 1,090.49 = 206.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.99/1,090.49 = 206.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.99x = 1,090.49 × 206.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.99x = 225,720.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,720.53/726.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.49

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