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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.20, 1,091.25 and 264.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.20, 1,091.25 and 264.95 is: 397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.20 : 1,091.25 = 264.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.20/1,091.25 = 264.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.20x = 1,091.25 × 264.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.20x = 289,126.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,126.69/727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.59

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