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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.11, 1,090.62 and 362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.11, 1,090.62 and 362.16 is: 543.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.11 : 1,090.62 = 362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.11/1,090.62 = 362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.11x = 1,090.62 × 362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.11x = 394,978.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,978.94/727.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.22

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