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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.96, 1,091 and 317.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.96, 1,091 and 317.02 is: 475.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.96 : 1,091 = 317.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.96/1,091 = 317.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.96x = 1,091 × 317.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.96x = 345,868.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,868.82/727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.12

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