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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.38, 1,089.05 and 572.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.38, 1,089.05 and 572.40 is: 857.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.38 : 1,089.05 = 572.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.38/1,089.05 = 572.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.38x = 1,089.05 × 572.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.38x = 623,369.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,369.36/727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.01

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