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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.15, 1,092.12 and 623.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.15, 1,092.12 and 623.27 is: 936.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.15 : 1,092.12 = 623.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.15/1,092.12 = 623.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.15x = 1,092.12 × 623.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.15x = 680,680.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,680.17/727.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.10

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