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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.04, 1,092.08 and 208.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.04, 1,092.08 and 208.05 is: 312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.04 : 1,092.08 = 208.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.04/1,092.08 = 208.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.04x = 1,092.08 × 208.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.04x = 227,207.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,207.24/728.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.08

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