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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.14, 1,089.36 and 521.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.14, 1,089.36 and 521.13 is: 780.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.14 : 1,089.36 = 521.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.14/1,089.36 = 521.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.14x = 1,089.36 × 521.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.14x = 567,698.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,698.18/727.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.73

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