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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.19, 1,092.29 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.19, 1,092.29 and 208.17 is: 312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.19 : 1,092.29 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.19/1,092.29 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.19x = 1,092.29 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.19x = 227,380.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,380.97/728.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.26

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