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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.31, 1,090.05 and 435.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.31, 1,090.05 and 435.03 is: 652.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.31 : 1,090.05 = 435.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.31/1,090.05 = 435.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.31x = 1,090.05 × 435.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.31x = 474,204.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,204.45/727.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.00

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