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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.84, 1,091.78 and 240.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.84, 1,091.78 and 240.89 is: 361.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.84 : 1,091.78 = 240.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.84/1,091.78 = 240.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.84x = 1,091.78 × 240.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.84x = 262,999.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,999.27/727.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.34

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