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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.01, 1,083.90 and 644.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.01, 1,083.90 and 644.93 is: 961.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.01 : 1,083.90 = 644.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.01/1,083.90 = 644.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.01x = 1,083.90 × 644.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.01x = 699,041.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,041.24/727.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.53

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