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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.38, 1,092.29 and 477.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.38, 1,092.29 and 477.63 is: 717.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.38 : 1,092.29 = 477.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.38/1,092.29 = 477.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.38x = 1,092.29 × 477.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.38x = 521,708.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,708.08/727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.24

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