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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.80, 1,092.52 and 295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.80, 1,092.52 and 295.26 is: 443.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.80 : 1,092.52 = 295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.80/1,092.52 = 295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.80x = 1,092.52 × 295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.80x = 322,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,577.46/727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.22

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