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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.35, 1,088.93 and 676.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.35, 1,088.93 and 676.10 is: 1,012.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.35 : 1,088.93 = 676.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.35/1,088.93 = 676.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.35x = 1,088.93 × 676.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.35x = 736,216.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,216.75/727.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.19

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