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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.76, 1,091.62 and 179.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.76, 1,091.62 and 179.94 is: 269.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.76 : 1,091.62 = 179.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.76/1,091.62 = 179.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.76x = 1,091.62 × 179.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.76x = 196,426.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,426.10/727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.91

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