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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.76, 1,089.48 and 604.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.76, 1,089.48 and 604.92 is: 905.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.76 : 1,089.48 = 604.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.76/1,089.48 = 604.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.76x = 1,089.48 × 604.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.76x = 659,048.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,048.24/727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.58

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