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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.26, 1,091.09 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.26, 1,091.09 and 265.02 is: 397.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.26 : 1,091.09 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.26/1,091.09 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.26x = 1,091.09 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.26x = 289,159.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,159.35/727.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.60

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