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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.88, 1,091.58 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.88, 1,091.58 and 240.86 is: 361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.88 : 1,091.58 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.88/1,091.58 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.88x = 1,091.58 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.88x = 262,917.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,917.96/727.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.21

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