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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.92, 1,092.12 and 316.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.92, 1,092.12 and 316.83 is: 475.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.92 : 1,092.12 = 316.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.92/1,092.12 = 316.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.92x = 1,092.12 × 316.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.92x = 346,016.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,016.38/727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.35

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