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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.34, 1,091.04 and 294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.34, 1,091.04 and 294.50 is: 441.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.34 : 1,091.04 = 294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.34/1,091.04 = 294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.34x = 1,091.04 × 294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.34x = 321,311.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,311.28/727.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.76

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