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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.72, 1,091.74 and 537.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.72, 1,091.74 and 537.64 is: 806.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.72 : 1,091.74 = 537.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.72/1,091.74 = 537.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.72x = 1,091.74 × 537.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.72x = 586,963.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,963.09/727.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.58

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