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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.32, 1,092.02 and 452.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.32, 1,092.02 and 452.56 is: 679.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.32 : 1,092.02 = 452.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.32/1,092.02 = 452.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.32x = 1,092.02 × 452.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.32x = 494,204.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,204.57/727.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.49

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