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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.73, 1,090.55 and 419.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.73, 1,090.55 and 419.12 is: 628.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.73 : 1,090.55 = 419.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.73/1,090.55 = 419.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.73x = 1,090.55 × 419.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.73x = 457,063.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,063.77/727.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.07

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