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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.80, 1,091.28 and 240.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.80, 1,091.28 and 240.72 is: 360.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.80 : 1,091.28 = 240.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.80/1,091.28 = 240.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.80x = 1,091.28 × 240.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.80x = 262,692.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,692.92/727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.94

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