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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.48, 1,091.52 and 294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.48, 1,091.52 and 294.96 is: 442.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.48 : 1,091.52 = 294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.48/1,091.52 = 294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.48x = 1,091.52 × 294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.48x = 321,954.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,954.74/727.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.56

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