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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.34, 1,090.89 and 604.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.34, 1,090.89 and 604.73 is: 907.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.34 : 1,090.89 = 604.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.34/1,090.89 = 604.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.34x = 1,090.89 × 604.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.34x = 659,693.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,693.91/727.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.00

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