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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.60, 1,000.92 and 609.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.60, 1,000.92 and 609.52 is: 838.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.60 : 1,000.92 = 609.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.60/1,000.92 = 609.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.60x = 1,000.92 × 609.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.60x = 610,080.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,080.76/727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.48

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