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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.70, 1,091.52 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.70, 1,091.52 and 179.88 is: 269.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.70 : 1,091.52 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.70/1,091.52 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.70x = 1,091.52 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.70x = 196,342.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,342.62/727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.81

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