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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.68, 1,093.44 and 685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.68, 1,093.44 and 685.44 is: 1,029.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.68 : 1,093.44 = 685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.68/1,093.44 = 685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.68x = 1,093.44 × 685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.68x = 749,487.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,487.51/727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.97

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