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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.62, 1,092.48 and 692.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.62, 1,092.48 and 692.37 is: 1,039.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.62 : 1,092.48 = 692.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.62/1,092.48 = 692.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.62x = 1,092.48 × 692.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.62x = 756,400.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,400.38/727.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.55

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