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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.20, 1,092.63 and 683.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.20, 1,092.63 and 683.46 is: 1,026.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.20 : 1,092.63 = 683.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.20/1,092.63 = 683.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.20x = 1,092.63 × 683.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.20x = 746,766.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,766.85/727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.91

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