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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.24, 1,089.96 and 531.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.24, 1,089.96 and 531.76 is: 796.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.24 : 1,089.96 = 531.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.24/1,089.96 = 531.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.24x = 1,089.96 × 531.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.24x = 579,597.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,597.13/727.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.98

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