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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.64, 1,091.44 and 265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.64, 1,091.44 and 265.36 is: 398.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.64 : 1,091.44 = 265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.64/1,091.44 = 265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.64x = 1,091.44 × 265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.64x = 289,624.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,624.52/727.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.03

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