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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727, 1,091.26 and 316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727, 1,091.26 and 316.34 is: 474.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727 : 1,091.26 = 316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727/1,091.26 = 316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727x = 1,091.26 × 316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727x = 345,209.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,209.19/727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.84

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