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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.40, 1,092.50 and 623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.40, 1,092.50 and 623.52 is: 936.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.40 : 1,092.50 = 623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.40/1,092.50 = 623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.40x = 1,092.50 × 623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.40x = 681,195.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,195.60/727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.48

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