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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.19, 1,089.99 and 375.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.19, 1,089.99 and 375.81 is: 563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.19 : 1,089.99 = 375.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.19/1,089.99 = 375.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.19x = 1,089.99 × 375.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.19x = 409,629.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,629.14/727.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.30

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