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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.24, 1,090.88 and 207.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.24, 1,090.88 and 207.25 is: 310.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.24 : 1,090.88 = 207.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.24/1,090.88 = 207.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.24x = 1,090.88 × 207.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.24x = 226,084.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,084.88/727.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.88

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