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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.84, 1,091.28 and 343.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.84, 1,091.28 and 343.12 is: 514.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.84 : 1,091.28 = 343.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.84/1,091.28 = 343.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.84x = 1,091.28 × 343.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.84x = 374,439.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,439.99/727.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.45

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