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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.78, 1,091.62 and 418.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.78, 1,091.62 and 418.67 is: 627.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.78 : 1,091.62 = 418.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.78/1,091.62 = 418.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.78x = 1,091.62 × 418.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.78x = 457,024.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,024.63/727.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.97

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