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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.38, 1,091.16 and 294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.38, 1,091.16 and 294.54 is: 441.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.38 : 1,091.16 = 294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.38/1,091.16 = 294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.38x = 1,091.16 × 294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.38x = 321,390.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,390.27/727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.85

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