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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.14, 1,089.90 and 401.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.14, 1,089.90 and 401.93 is: 602.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.14 : 1,089.90 = 401.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.14/1,089.90 = 401.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.14x = 1,089.90 × 401.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.14x = 438,058.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,058.06/727.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.44

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