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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.76, 1,093.80 and 585.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.76, 1,093.80 and 585.20 is: 879.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.76 : 1,093.80 = 585.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.76/1,093.80 = 585.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.76x = 1,093.80 × 585.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.76x = 640,091.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,091.76/727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.54

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