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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.29, 1,088.87 and 579.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.29, 1,088.87 and 579.65 is: 867.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.29 : 1,088.87 = 579.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.29/1,088.87 = 579.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.29x = 1,088.87 × 579.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.29x = 631,155.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,155.15/727.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.82

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