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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.53, 1,091.12 and 316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.53, 1,091.12 and 316.56 is: 474.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.53 : 1,091.12 = 316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.53/1,091.12 = 316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.53x = 1,091.12 × 316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.53x = 345,403.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,403.10/727.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.76

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