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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.68, 1,090.32 and 652.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.68, 1,090.32 and 652.40 is: 977.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.68 : 1,090.32 = 652.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.68/1,090.32 = 652.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.68x = 1,090.32 × 652.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.68x = 711,324.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,324.77/727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.52

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