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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.90, 1,091.90 and 240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.90, 1,091.90 and 240.94 is: 361.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.90 : 1,091.90 = 240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.90/1,091.90 = 240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.90x = 1,091.90 × 240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.90x = 263,082.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,082.39/727.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.43

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