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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.30, 1,090.92 and 294.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.30, 1,090.92 and 294.45 is: 441.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.30 : 1,090.92 = 294.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.30/1,090.92 = 294.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.30x = 1,090.92 × 294.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.30x = 321,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,221.39/727.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.66

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