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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.11, 1,091.06 and 316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.11, 1,091.06 and 316.25 is: 474.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.11 : 1,091.06 = 316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.11/1,091.06 = 316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.11x = 1,091.06 × 316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.11x = 345,047.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,047.73/727.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.55

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