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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.40, 1,091.28 and 294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.40, 1,091.28 and 294.50 is: 441.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.40 : 1,091.28 = 294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.40/1,091.28 = 294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.40x = 1,091.28 × 294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.40x = 321,381.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,381.96/727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.82

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