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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.35, 1,092.59 and 208.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.35, 1,092.59 and 208.35 is: 312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.35 : 1,092.59 = 208.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.35/1,092.59 = 208.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.35x = 1,092.59 × 208.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.35x = 227,640.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,640.08/728.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.54

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