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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.22, 1,091.59 and 453.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.22, 1,091.59 and 453.50 is: 680.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.22 : 1,091.59 = 453.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.22/1,091.59 = 453.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.22x = 1,091.59 × 453.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.22x = 495,036.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,036.12/727.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.73

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