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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.53, 1,090.08 and 316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.53, 1,090.08 and 316.86 is: 474.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.53 : 1,090.08 = 316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.53/1,090.08 = 316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.53x = 1,090.08 × 316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.53x = 345,402.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,402.75/727.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.76

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