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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.80, 1,089.30 and 511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.80, 1,089.30 and 511.80 is: 766.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.80 : 1,089.30 = 511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.80/1,089.30 = 511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.80x = 1,089.30 × 511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.80x = 557,503.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,503.74/727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.01

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