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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.18, 1,090.35 and 496.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.18, 1,090.35 and 496.42 is: 744.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.18 : 1,090.35 = 496.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.18/1,090.35 = 496.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.18x = 1,090.35 × 496.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.18x = 541,271.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,271.55/727.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.34

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