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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.11, 1,089.61 and 434.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.11, 1,089.61 and 434.73 is: 651.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.11 : 1,089.61 = 434.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.11/1,089.61 = 434.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.11x = 1,089.61 × 434.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.11x = 473,686.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,686.16/727.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.46

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