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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.83, 1,091.88 and 240.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.83, 1,091.88 and 240.78 is: 361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.83 : 1,091.88 = 240.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.83/1,091.88 = 240.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.83x = 1,091.88 × 240.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.83x = 262,902.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,902.87/727.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.21

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