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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.12, 1,091.40 and 438.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.12, 1,091.40 and 438.76 is: 658.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.12 : 1,091.40 = 438.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.12/1,091.40 = 438.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.12x = 1,091.40 × 438.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.12x = 478,862.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,862.66/727.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.57

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