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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.69, 1,092.01 and 316.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.69, 1,092.01 and 316.87 is: 475.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.69 : 1,092.01 = 316.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.69/1,092.01 = 316.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.69x = 1,092.01 × 316.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.69x = 346,025.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,025.21/727.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.51

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