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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.08, 1,090.70 and 294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.08, 1,090.70 and 294.20 is: 441.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.08 : 1,090.70 = 294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.08/1,090.70 = 294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.08x = 1,090.70 × 294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.08x = 320,883.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,883.94/727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.33

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