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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.08, 1,090.68 and 294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.08, 1,090.68 and 294.48 is: 441.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.08 : 1,090.68 = 294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.08/1,090.68 = 294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.08x = 1,090.68 × 294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.08x = 321,183.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,183.45/727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.74

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