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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.72, 1,091.23 and 265.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.72, 1,091.23 and 265.37 is: 397.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.72 : 1,091.23 = 265.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.72/1,091.23 = 265.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.72x = 1,091.23 × 265.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.72x = 289,573.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,573.59/727.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.92

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