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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.14, 1,089.90 and 438.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.14, 1,089.90 and 438.78 is: 657.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.14 : 1,089.90 = 438.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.14/1,089.90 = 438.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.14x = 1,089.90 × 438.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.14x = 478,226.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,226.32/727.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.68

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