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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.42, 1,092.96 and 707.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.42, 1,092.96 and 707.34 is: 1,062.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.42 : 1,092.96 = 707.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.42/1,092.96 = 707.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.42x = 1,092.96 × 707.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.42x = 773,094.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,094.33/727.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.79

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