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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.59, 1,091.40 and 240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.59, 1,091.40 and 240.60 is: 360.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.59 : 1,091.40 = 240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.59/1,091.40 = 240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.59x = 1,091.40 × 240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.59x = 262,590.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,590.84/727.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.90

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