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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.96, 1,091.70 and 265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.96, 1,091.70 and 265.66 is: 398.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.96 : 1,091.70 = 265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.96/1,091.70 = 265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.96x = 1,091.70 × 265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.96x = 290,021.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,021.02/727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.40

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