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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.82, 1,091.35 and 240.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.82, 1,091.35 and 240.69 is: 360.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.82 : 1,091.35 = 240.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.82/1,091.35 = 240.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.82x = 1,091.35 × 240.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.82x = 262,675.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,675.83/727.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.91

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