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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.52, 1,090.74 and 342.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.52, 1,090.74 and 342.68 is: 513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.52 : 1,090.74 = 342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.52/1,090.74 = 342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.52x = 1,090.74 × 342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.52x = 373,774.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,774.78/727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.77

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