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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.56, 1,091.72 and 398.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.56, 1,091.72 and 398.74 is: 598.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.56 : 1,091.72 = 398.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.56/1,091.72 = 398.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.56x = 1,091.72 × 398.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.56x = 435,306.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,306.97/727.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.31

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