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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.06, 1,091.01 and 288.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.06, 1,091.01 and 288.35 is: 432.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.06 : 1,091.01 = 288.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.06/1,091.01 = 288.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.06x = 1,091.01 × 288.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.06x = 314,592.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,592.73/727.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.69

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