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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.81, 1,091.32 and 288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.81, 1,091.32 and 288.72 is: 432.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.81 : 1,091.32 = 288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.81/1,091.32 = 288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.81x = 1,091.32 × 288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.81x = 315,085.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,085.91/727.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.92

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