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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.08, 1,091.16 and 402.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.08, 1,091.16 and 402.36 is: 603.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.08 : 1,091.16 = 402.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.08/1,091.16 = 402.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.08x = 1,091.16 × 402.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.08x = 439,039.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,039.14/727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.84

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