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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.59, 1,091.17 and 288.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.59, 1,091.17 and 288.68 is: 432.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.59 : 1,091.17 = 288.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.59/1,091.17 = 288.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.59x = 1,091.17 × 288.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.59x = 314,993.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,993.86/727.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.93

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