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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.04, 1,091.04 and 343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.04, 1,091.04 and 343.04 is: 514.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.04 : 1,091.04 = 343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.04/1,091.04 = 343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.04x = 1,091.04 × 343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.04x = 374,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,270.36/727.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.79

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