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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.57, 1,093.51 and 343.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.57, 1,093.51 and 343.09 is: 515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.57 : 1,093.51 = 343.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.57/1,093.51 = 343.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.57x = 1,093.51 × 343.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.57x = 375,166.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,166.88/727.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.65

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