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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.52, 1,092.08 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.52, 1,092.08 and 403.68 is: 605.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.52 : 1,092.08 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.52/1,092.08 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.52x = 1,092.08 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.52x = 440,850.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,850.85/727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.96

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