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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727, 1,089.13 and 562.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727, 1,089.13 and 562.75 is: 843.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727 : 1,089.13 = 562.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727/1,089.13 = 562.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727x = 1,089.13 × 562.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727x = 612,905.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,905.09/727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.06

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