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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.76, 1,091.61 and 316.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.76, 1,091.61 and 316.90 is: 475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.76 : 1,091.61 = 316.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.76/1,091.61 = 316.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.76x = 1,091.61 × 316.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.76x = 345,925.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,925.75/727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.33

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