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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.20, 1,090.32 and 650.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.20, 1,090.32 and 650.40 is: 975.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.20 : 1,090.32 = 650.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.20/1,090.32 = 650.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.20x = 1,090.32 × 650.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.20x = 709,144.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,144.13/727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.17

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