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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.65, 1,092.06 and 362.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.65, 1,092.06 and 362.34 is: 543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.65 : 1,092.06 = 362.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.65/1,092.06 = 362.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.65x = 1,092.06 × 362.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.65x = 395,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,697.02/727.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.80

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