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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.33, 1,089.63 and 564.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.33, 1,089.63 and 564.22 is: 845.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.33 : 1,089.63 = 564.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.33/1,089.63 = 564.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.33x = 1,089.63 × 564.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.33x = 614,791.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,791.04/727.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.27

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