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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.34, 1,092.06 and 454.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.34, 1,092.06 and 454.55 is: 682.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.34 : 1,092.06 = 454.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.34/1,092.06 = 454.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.34x = 1,092.06 × 454.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.34x = 496,390.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,390.41/727.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.48

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