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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.95, 1,091.83 and 208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.95, 1,091.83 and 208 is: 311.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.95 : 1,091.83 = 208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.95/1,091.83 = 208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.95x = 1,091.83 × 208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.95x = 227,100.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,100.64/727.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.97

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