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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.58, 1,089.28 and 676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.58, 1,089.28 and 676.32 is: 1,012.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.58 : 1,089.28 = 676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.58/1,089.28 = 676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.58x = 1,089.28 × 676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.58x = 736,698.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,698.47/727.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.53

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