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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.58, 1,092.77 and 208.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.58, 1,092.77 and 208.63 is: 312.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.58 : 1,092.77 = 208.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.58/1,092.77 = 208.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.58x = 1,092.77 × 208.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.58x = 227,984.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,984.61/728.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.92

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