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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.54, 1,090.74 and 380.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.54, 1,090.74 and 380.81 is: 570.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.54 : 1,090.74 = 380.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.54/1,090.74 = 380.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.54x = 1,090.74 × 380.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.54x = 415,365.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,365.87/727.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.92

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