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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.52, 1,090.32 and 543.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.52, 1,090.32 and 543.44 is: 814.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.52 : 1,090.32 = 543.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.52/1,090.32 = 543.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.52x = 1,090.32 × 543.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.52x = 592,523.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,523.50/727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.44

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