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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.65, 1,090.53 and 484.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.65, 1,090.53 and 484.38 is: 725.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.65 : 1,090.53 = 484.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.65/1,090.53 = 484.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.65x = 1,090.53 × 484.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.65x = 528,230.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,230.92/727.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.94

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