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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.02, 1,088.04 and 565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.02, 1,088.04 and 565.44 is: 846.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.02 : 1,088.04 = 565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.02/1,088.04 = 565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.02x = 1,088.04 × 565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.02x = 615,221.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,221.34/727.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.22

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