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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.77, 1,091.69 and 289.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.77, 1,091.69 and 289.11 is: 433.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.77 : 1,091.69 = 289.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.77/1,091.69 = 289.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.77x = 1,091.69 × 289.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.77x = 315,618.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,618.50/727.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.68

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