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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.91, 1,092.03 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.91, 1,092.03 and 234.28 is: 351.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.91 : 1,092.03 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.91/1,092.03 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.91x = 1,092.03 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.91x = 255,840.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,840.79/727.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.47

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