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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.42, 1,090.91 and 207.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.42, 1,090.91 and 207.39 is: 311.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.42 : 1,090.91 = 207.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.42/1,090.91 = 207.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.42x = 1,090.91 × 207.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.42x = 226,243.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,243.82/727.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.02

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