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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.20, 1,089.13 and 570.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.20, 1,089.13 and 570.04 is: 853.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.20 : 1,089.13 = 570.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.20/1,089.13 = 570.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.20x = 1,089.13 × 570.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.20x = 620,847.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,847.67/727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.75

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