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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.07, 1,090.65 and 207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.07, 1,090.65 and 207.06 is: 310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.07 : 1,090.65 = 207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.07/1,090.65 = 207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.07x = 1,090.65 × 207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.07x = 225,826.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,826.68/727.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.60

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