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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.35, 1,089.18 and 402.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.35, 1,089.18 and 402.36 is: 602.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.35 : 1,089.18 = 402.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.35/1,089.18 = 402.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.35x = 1,089.18 × 402.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.35x = 438,242.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,242.46/727.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.52

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