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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.72, 1,090.63 and 294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.72, 1,090.63 and 294.64 is: 441.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.72 : 1,090.63 = 294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.72/1,090.63 = 294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.72x = 1,090.63 × 294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.72x = 321,343.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,343.22/727.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.58

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