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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.45, 1,089.96 and 484.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.45, 1,089.96 and 484.05 is: 725.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.45 : 1,089.96 = 484.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.45/1,089.96 = 484.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.45x = 1,089.96 × 484.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.45x = 527,595.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,595.14/727.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.27

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