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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.58, 1,090.56 and 483.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.58, 1,090.56 and 483.50 is: 724.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.58 : 1,090.56 = 483.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.58/1,090.56 = 483.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.58x = 1,090.56 × 483.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.58x = 527,285.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,285.76/727.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.71

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