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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.56, 1,089.18 and 438.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.56, 1,089.18 and 438.12 is: 655.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.56 : 1,089.18 = 438.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.56/1,089.18 = 438.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.56x = 1,089.18 × 438.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.56x = 477,191.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,191.54/727.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.88

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