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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.26, 1,090.98 and 294.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.26, 1,090.98 and 294.39 is: 441.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.26 : 1,090.98 = 294.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.26/1,090.98 = 294.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.26x = 1,090.98 × 294.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.26x = 321,173.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,173.60/727.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.62

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