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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.89, 1,091.84 and 381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.89, 1,091.84 and 381.12 is: 571.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.89 : 1,091.84 = 381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.89/1,091.84 = 381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.89x = 1,091.84 × 381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.89x = 416,120.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,120.16/727.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.68

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