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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.94, 1,091.28 and 362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.94, 1,091.28 and 362.54 is: 543.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.94 : 1,091.28 = 362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.94/1,091.28 = 362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.94x = 1,091.28 × 362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.94x = 395,632.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,632.65/727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.50

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