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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.63, 1,090.77 and 316.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.63, 1,090.77 and 316.66 is: 474.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.63 : 1,090.77 = 316.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.63/1,090.77 = 316.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.63x = 1,090.77 × 316.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.63x = 345,401.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,401.36/727.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.69

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