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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.86, 1,091.43 and 265.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.86, 1,091.43 and 265.31 is: 397.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.86 : 1,091.43 = 265.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.86/1,091.43 = 265.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.86x = 1,091.43 × 265.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.86x = 289,561.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,561.84/727.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.83

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