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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.78, 1,092.02 and 316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.78, 1,092.02 and 316.80 is: 475.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.78 : 1,092.02 = 316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.78/1,092.02 = 316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.78x = 1,092.02 × 316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.78x = 345,951.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,951.94/727.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.35

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