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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.51, 1,091.61 and 362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.51, 1,091.61 and 362.20 is: 543.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.51 : 1,091.61 = 362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.51/1,091.61 = 362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.51x = 1,091.61 × 362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.51x = 395,381.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,381.14/727.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.47

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