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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.58, 1,091.35 and 179.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.58, 1,091.35 and 179.77 is: 269.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.58 : 1,091.35 = 179.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.58/1,091.35 = 179.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.58x = 1,091.35 × 179.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.58x = 196,191.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,191.99/727.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.65

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