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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.02, 1,089.50 and 640.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.02, 1,089.50 and 640.17 is: 959.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.02 : 1,089.50 = 640.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.02/1,089.50 = 640.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.02x = 1,089.50 × 640.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.02x = 697,462.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,462.01/727.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.34

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