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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.68, 1,091.34 and 435.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.68, 1,091.34 and 435.54 is: 653.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.68 : 1,091.34 = 435.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.68/1,091.34 = 435.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.68x = 1,091.34 × 435.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.68x = 475,322.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,322.22/727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.20

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