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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.74, 1,091.88 and 591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.74, 1,091.88 and 591.12 is: 886.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.74 : 1,091.88 = 591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.74/1,091.88 = 591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.74x = 1,091.88 × 591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.74x = 645,432.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,432.11/727.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.90

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