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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.66, 1,091.50 and 485.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.66, 1,091.50 and 485.74 is: 728.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.66 : 1,091.50 = 485.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.66/1,091.50 = 485.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.66x = 1,091.50 × 485.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.66x = 530,185.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,185.21/727.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.62

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