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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.80, 1,091.70 and 713.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.80, 1,091.70 and 713.40 is: 1,070.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.80 : 1,091.70 = 713.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.80/1,091.70 = 713.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.80x = 1,091.70 × 713.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.80x = 778,818.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,818.78/727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.10

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