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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.56, 1,090.42 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.56, 1,090.42 and 316.44 is: 474.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.56 : 1,090.42 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.56/1,090.42 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.56x = 1,090.42 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.56x = 345,052.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,052.50/727.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.26

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