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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.80, 1,092.11 and 403.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.80, 1,092.11 and 403.13 is: 604.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.80 : 1,092.11 = 403.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.80/1,092.11 = 403.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.80x = 1,092.11 × 403.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.80x = 440,254.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,254.83/727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.91

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