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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.80, 1,090.08 and 637.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.80, 1,090.08 and 637.08 is: 954.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.80 : 1,090.08 = 637.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.80/1,090.08 = 637.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.80x = 1,090.08 × 637.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.80x = 694,468.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,468.17/727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.20

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