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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.08, 1,090.62 and 534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.08, 1,090.62 and 534.12 is: 801.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.08 : 1,090.62 = 534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.08/1,090.62 = 534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.08x = 1,090.62 × 534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.08x = 582,521.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,521.95/727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.18

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