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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.92, 1,092.02 and 207.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.92, 1,092.02 and 207.90 is: 311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.92 : 1,092.02 = 207.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.92/1,092.02 = 207.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.92x = 1,092.02 × 207.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.92x = 227,029.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,029.92/727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.89

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