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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.90, 1,091.84 and 180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.90, 1,091.84 and 180.08 is: 270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.90 : 1,091.84 = 180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.90/1,091.84 = 180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.90x = 1,091.84 × 180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.90x = 196,620.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,620.83/727.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.12

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