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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.82, 1,091.50 and 288.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.82, 1,091.50 and 288.88 is: 433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.82 : 1,091.50 = 288.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.82/1,091.50 = 288.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.82x = 1,091.50 × 288.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.82x = 315,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,312.52/727.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.23

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