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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.71, 1,090.99 and 496.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.71, 1,090.99 and 496.02 is: 743.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.71 : 1,090.99 = 496.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.71/1,090.99 = 496.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.71x = 1,090.99 × 496.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.71x = 541,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,158.97/727.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.65

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