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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.10, 1,090.74 and 316.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.10, 1,090.74 and 316.23 is: 474.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.10 : 1,090.74 = 316.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.10/1,090.74 = 316.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.10x = 1,090.74 × 316.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.10x = 344,924.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,924.71/727.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.39

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