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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.65, 1,092.81 and 208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.65, 1,092.81 and 208.64 is: 312.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.65 : 1,092.81 = 208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.65/1,092.81 = 208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.65x = 1,092.81 × 208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.65x = 228,003.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,003.88/728.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.91

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