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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.38, 1,090.36 and 402.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.38, 1,090.36 and 402.06 is: 602.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.38 : 1,090.36 = 402.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.38/1,090.36 = 402.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.38x = 1,090.36 × 402.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.38x = 438,394.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,394.73/727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.70

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