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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.53, 1,092.62 and 208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.53, 1,092.62 and 208.52 is: 312.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.53 : 1,092.62 = 208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.53/1,092.62 = 208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.53x = 1,092.62 × 208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.53x = 227,833.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,833.12/728.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.73

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