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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.49, 1,091.43 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.49, 1,091.43 and 207.50 is: 311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.49 : 1,091.43 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.49/1,091.43 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.49x = 1,091.43 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.49x = 226,466.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,466.27/727.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.30

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