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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.40, 1,090.62 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.40, 1,090.62 and 294.12 is: 440.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.40 : 1,090.62 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.40/1,090.62 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.40x = 1,090.62 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.40x = 320,773.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,773.15/727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.99

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