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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.67, 1,089.98 and 618.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.67, 1,089.98 and 618.47 is: 926.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.67 : 1,089.98 = 618.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.67/1,089.98 = 618.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.67x = 1,089.98 × 618.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.67x = 674,111.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,111.39/727.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.40

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