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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.13, 1,090.80 and 294.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.13, 1,090.80 and 294.19 is: 441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.13 : 1,090.80 = 294.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.13/1,090.80 = 294.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.13x = 1,090.80 × 294.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.13x = 320,899.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,899.73/727.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.32

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