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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.14, 1,090.03 and 264.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.14, 1,090.03 and 264.81 is: 396.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.14 : 1,090.03 = 264.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.14/1,090.03 = 264.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.14x = 1,090.03 × 264.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.14x = 288,650.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,650.84/727.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.97

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