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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.68, 1,092.21 and 484.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.68, 1,092.21 and 484.38 is: 727.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.68 : 1,092.21 = 484.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.68/1,092.21 = 484.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.68x = 1,092.21 × 484.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.68x = 529,044.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,044.68/727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.03

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