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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.70, 1,092.31 and 435.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.70, 1,092.31 and 435.49 is: 653.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.70 : 1,092.31 = 435.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.70/1,092.31 = 435.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.70x = 1,092.31 × 435.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.70x = 475,686.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,686.26/727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.69

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