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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.01, 1,089.82 and 553.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.01, 1,089.82 and 553.18 is: 829.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.01 : 1,089.82 = 553.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.01/1,089.82 = 553.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.01x = 1,089.82 × 553.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.01x = 602,858.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,858.41/727.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.23

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