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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.55, 1,091.33 and 207.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.55, 1,091.33 and 207.62 is: 311.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.55 : 1,091.33 = 207.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.55/1,091.33 = 207.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.55x = 1,091.33 × 207.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.55x = 226,577.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,577.00/727.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.42

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