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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.60, 1,089.12 and 480.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.60, 1,089.12 and 480.96 is: 719.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.60 : 1,089.12 = 480.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.60/1,089.12 = 480.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.60x = 1,089.12 × 480.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.60x = 523,823.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,823.16/727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.93

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