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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.14, 1,090.74 and 294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.14, 1,090.74 and 294.26 is: 441.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.14 : 1,090.74 = 294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.14/1,090.74 = 294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.14x = 1,090.74 × 294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.14x = 320,961.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,961.15/727.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.40

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