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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.94, 1,093.32 and 208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.94, 1,093.32 and 208.91 is: 313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.94 : 1,093.32 = 208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.94/1,093.32 = 208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.94x = 1,093.32 × 208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.94x = 228,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,405.48/728.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.34

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