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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.68, 1,090.83 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.68, 1,090.83 and 316.26 is: 474.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.68 : 1,090.83 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.68/1,090.83 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.68x = 1,090.83 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.68x = 344,985.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,985.90/727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.09

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