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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.76, 1,090.92 and 655.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.76, 1,090.92 and 655.76 is: 982.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.76 : 1,090.92 = 655.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.76/1,090.92 = 655.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.76x = 1,090.92 × 655.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.76x = 715,381.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,381.70/727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.99

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