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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.06, 1,090.68 and 294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.06, 1,090.68 and 294.28 is: 441.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.06 : 1,090.68 = 294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.06/1,090.68 = 294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.06x = 1,090.68 × 294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.06x = 320,965.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,965.31/727.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.46

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