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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.55, 1,092.82 and 208.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.55, 1,092.82 and 208.57 is: 312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.55 : 1,092.82 = 208.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.55/1,092.82 = 208.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.55x = 1,092.82 × 208.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.55x = 227,924.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,924.26/728.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.85

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