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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.41, 1,090.06 and 544.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.41, 1,090.06 and 544.71 is: 816.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.41 : 1,090.06 = 544.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.41/1,090.06 = 544.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.41x = 1,090.06 × 544.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.41x = 593,765.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,765.22/727.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.27

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