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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.83, 1,091.79 and 265.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.83, 1,091.79 and 265.59 is: 398.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.83 : 1,091.79 = 265.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.83/1,091.79 = 265.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.83x = 1,091.79 × 265.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.83x = 289,968.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,968.51/727.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.40

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