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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.16, 1,088.54 and 602.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.16, 1,088.54 and 602.68 is: 902.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.16 : 1,088.54 = 602.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.16/1,088.54 = 602.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.16x = 1,088.54 × 602.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.16x = 656,041.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,041.29/727.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.20

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