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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.23, 1,090.77 and 200.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.23, 1,090.77 and 200.13 is: 300.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.23 : 1,090.77 = 200.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.23/1,090.77 = 200.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.23x = 1,090.77 × 200.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.23x = 218,295.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,295.80/727.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.17

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