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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.25, 1,089.93 and 418.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.25, 1,089.93 and 418.95 is: 627.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.25 : 1,089.93 = 418.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.25/1,089.93 = 418.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.25x = 1,089.93 × 418.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.25x = 456,623.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,623.50/727.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.87

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