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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.08, 1,090.59 and 495.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.08, 1,090.59 and 495.39 is: 743.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.08 : 1,090.59 = 495.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.08/1,090.59 = 495.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.08x = 1,090.59 × 495.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.08x = 540,267.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,267.38/727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.06

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