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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.79, 1,093.50 and 454.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.79, 1,093.50 and 454.41 is: 682.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.79 : 1,093.50 = 454.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.79/1,093.50 = 454.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.79x = 1,093.50 × 454.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.79x = 496,897.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,897.34/727.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.75

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