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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.76, 1,091.86 and 362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.76, 1,091.86 and 362.66 is: 544.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.76 : 1,091.86 = 362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.76/1,091.86 = 362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.76x = 1,091.86 × 362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.76x = 395,967.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,967.58/727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.09

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