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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.72, 1,089.76 and 483.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.72, 1,089.76 and 483.51 is: 724.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.72 : 1,089.76 = 483.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.72/1,089.76 = 483.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.72x = 1,089.76 × 483.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.72x = 526,903.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,903.20/727.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.05

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