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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.30, 1,089.93 and 618.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.30, 1,089.93 and 618.66 is: 927.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.30 : 1,089.93 = 618.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.30/1,089.93 = 618.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.30x = 1,089.93 × 618.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.30x = 674,298.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,298.41/727.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.12

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