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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.47, 1,090.26 and 294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.47, 1,090.26 and 294.93 is: 442.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.47 : 1,090.26 = 294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.47/1,090.26 = 294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.47x = 1,090.26 × 294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.47x = 321,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,550.38/727.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.01

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