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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.86, 1,091.91 and 241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.86, 1,091.91 and 241.03 is: 361.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.86 : 1,091.91 = 241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.86/1,091.91 = 241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.86x = 1,091.91 × 241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.86x = 263,177.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,177.16/727.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.58

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