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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.96, 1,091.97 and 265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.96, 1,091.97 and 265.78 is: 398.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.96 : 1,091.97 = 265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.96/1,091.97 = 265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.96x = 1,091.97 × 265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.96x = 290,223.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,223.79/727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.68

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