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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.82, 1,091.86 and 240.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.82, 1,091.86 and 240.82 is: 361.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.82 : 1,091.86 = 240.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.82/1,091.86 = 240.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.82x = 1,091.86 × 240.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.82x = 262,941.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,941.73/727.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.27

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