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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.72, 1,090.78 and 511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.72, 1,090.78 and 511.24 is: 766.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.72 : 1,090.78 = 511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.72/1,090.78 = 511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.72x = 1,090.78 × 511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.72x = 557,650.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,650.37/727.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.30

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