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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.11, 1,090.31 and 264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.11, 1,090.31 and 264.56 is: 396.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.11 : 1,090.31 = 264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.11/1,090.31 = 264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.11x = 1,090.31 × 264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.11x = 288,446.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,446.96/727.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.71

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