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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.95, 1,091.84 and 208.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.95, 1,091.84 and 208.01 is: 311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.95 : 1,091.84 = 208.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.95/1,091.84 = 208.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.95x = 1,091.84 × 208.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.95x = 227,107.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,107.14/727.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.98

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