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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.80, 1,091.91 and 240.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.80, 1,091.91 and 240.90 is: 361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.80 : 1,091.91 = 240.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.80/1,091.91 = 240.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.80x = 1,091.91 × 240.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.80x = 263,041.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,041.12/727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.42

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