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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.29, 1,090.94 and 207.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.29, 1,090.94 and 207.35 is: 311.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.29 : 1,090.94 = 207.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.29/1,090.94 = 207.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.29x = 1,090.94 × 207.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.29x = 226,206.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,206.41/727.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.03

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