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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.14, 1,092.63 and 708.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.14, 1,092.63 and 708.90 is: 1,065.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.14 : 1,092.63 = 708.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.14/1,092.63 = 708.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.14x = 1,092.63 × 708.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.14x = 774,565.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,565.41/727.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.22

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