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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.01, 1,090.52 and 670.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.01, 1,090.52 and 670.59 is: 1,005.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.01 : 1,090.52 = 670.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.01/1,090.52 = 670.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.01x = 1,090.52 × 670.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.01x = 731,286.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,286.35/727.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.89

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