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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.70, 1,090.89 and 357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.70, 1,090.89 and 357.30 is: 535.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.70 : 1,090.89 = 357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.70/1,090.89 = 357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.70x = 1,090.89 × 357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.70x = 389,775.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,775.00/727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.63

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