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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.28, 1,092.34 and 208.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.28, 1,092.34 and 208.25 is: 312.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.28 : 1,092.34 = 208.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.28/1,092.34 = 208.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.28x = 1,092.34 × 208.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.28x = 227,479.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,479.81/728.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.35

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