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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.13, 1,091.15 and 316.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.13, 1,091.15 and 316.31 is: 474.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.13 : 1,091.15 = 316.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.13/1,091.15 = 316.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.13x = 1,091.15 × 316.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.13x = 345,136.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,136.20/727.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.66

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