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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.65, 1,091.61 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.65, 1,091.61 and 240.71 is: 361.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.65 : 1,091.61 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.65/1,091.61 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.65x = 1,091.61 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.65x = 262,755.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,755.99/727.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.10

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