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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.94, 1,092.38 and 295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.94, 1,092.38 and 295.13 is: 442.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.94 : 1,092.38 = 295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.94/1,092.38 = 295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.94x = 1,092.38 × 295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.94x = 322,387.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,387.17/727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.88

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