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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.71, 1,091.46 and 207.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.71, 1,091.46 and 207.75 is: 311.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.71 : 1,091.46 = 207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.71/1,091.46 = 207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.71x = 1,091.46 × 207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.71x = 226,750.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,750.82/727.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.60

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