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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.49, 1,091.68 and 316.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.49, 1,091.68 and 316.63 is: 475.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.49 : 1,091.68 = 316.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.49/1,091.68 = 316.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.49x = 1,091.68 × 316.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.49x = 345,653.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,653.18/727.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.13

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