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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.37, 1,091.03 and 179.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.37, 1,091.03 and 179.54 is: 269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.37 : 1,091.03 = 179.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.37/1,091.03 = 179.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.37x = 1,091.03 × 179.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.37x = 195,877.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,877.62/727.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.30

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