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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.06, 1,088.16 and 605.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.06, 1,088.16 and 605.56 is: 906.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.06 : 1,088.16 = 605.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.06/1,088.16 = 605.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.06x = 1,088.16 × 605.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.06x = 658,946.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,946.17/727.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.32

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