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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.22, 1,090.83 and 294.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.22, 1,090.83 and 294.38 is: 441.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.22 : 1,090.83 = 294.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.22/1,090.83 = 294.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.22x = 1,090.83 × 294.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.22x = 321,113.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,113.08/727.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.56

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