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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.80, 1,090.10 and 453.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.80, 1,090.10 and 453.32 is: 678.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.80 : 1,090.10 = 453.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.80/1,090.10 = 453.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.80x = 1,090.10 × 453.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.80x = 494,164.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,164.13/727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.98

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