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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.29, 1,092.44 and 208.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.29, 1,092.44 and 208.35 is: 312.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.29 : 1,092.44 = 208.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.29/1,092.44 = 208.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.29x = 1,092.44 × 208.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.29x = 227,609.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,609.87/728.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.53

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