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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.94, 1,091.22 and 317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.94, 1,091.22 and 317.32 is: 475.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.94 : 1,091.22 = 317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.94/1,091.22 = 317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.94x = 1,091.22 × 317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.94x = 346,263.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,263.80/727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.68

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