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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.84, 1,091.76 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.84, 1,091.76 and 295.04 is: 442.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.84 : 1,091.76 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.84/1,091.76 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.84x = 1,091.76 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.84x = 322,112.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,112.87/727.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.56

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