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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.32, 1,091.01 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.32, 1,091.01 and 179.52 is: 269.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.32 : 1,091.01 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.32/1,091.01 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.32x = 1,091.01 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.32x = 195,858.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,858.12/727.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.29

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