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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.08, 1,092.44 and 683.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.08, 1,092.44 and 683.34 is: 1,026.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.08 : 1,092.44 = 683.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.08/1,092.44 = 683.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.08x = 1,092.44 × 683.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.08x = 746,501.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,501.72/727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.72

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