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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.31, 1,091.65 and 265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.31, 1,091.65 and 265.54 is: 398.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.31 : 1,091.65 = 265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.31/1,091.65 = 265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.31x = 1,091.65 × 265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.31x = 289,873.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,873.35/727.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.55

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