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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.28, 1,091.70 and 403.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.28, 1,091.70 and 403.28 is: 605.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.28 : 1,091.70 = 403.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.28/1,091.70 = 403.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.28x = 1,091.70 × 403.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.28x = 440,260.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,260.78/727.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.35

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