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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.50, 1,091.38 and 403.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.50, 1,091.38 and 403.22 is: 604.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.50 : 1,091.38 = 403.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.50/1,091.38 = 403.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.50x = 1,091.38 × 403.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.50x = 440,066.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,066.24/727.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.90

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