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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.96, 1,091.94 and 294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.96, 1,091.94 and 294.64 is: 441.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.96 : 1,091.94 = 294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.96/1,091.94 = 294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.96x = 1,091.94 × 294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.96x = 321,729.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,729.20/727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.96

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