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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.69, 1,093.04 and 208.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.69, 1,093.04 and 208.69 is: 313.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.69 : 1,093.04 = 208.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.69/1,093.04 = 208.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.69x = 1,093.04 × 208.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.69x = 228,100.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,100.01/728.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.03

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