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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.14, 1,091.31 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.14, 1,091.31 and 398.16 is: 597.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.14 : 1,091.31 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.14/1,091.31 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.14x = 1,091.31 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.14x = 434,515.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,515.99/727.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.57

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