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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.80, 1,090.26 and 654.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.80, 1,090.26 and 654.96 is: 981.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.80 : 1,090.26 = 654.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.80/1,090.26 = 654.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.80x = 1,090.26 × 654.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.80x = 714,076.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,076.69/727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.14

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