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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.38, 1,090.80 and 681.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.38, 1,090.80 and 681.48 is: 1,021.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.38 : 1,090.80 = 681.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.38/1,090.80 = 681.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.38x = 1,090.80 × 681.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.38x = 743,358.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,358.38/727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.97

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