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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.39, 1,092.03 and 452.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.39, 1,092.03 and 452.62 is: 679.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.39 : 1,092.03 = 452.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.39/1,092.03 = 452.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.39x = 1,092.03 × 452.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.39x = 494,274.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,274.62/727.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.52

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