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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.80, 1,092.30 and 511.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.80, 1,092.30 and 511.56 is: 767.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.80 : 1,092.30 = 511.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.80/1,092.30 = 511.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.80x = 1,092.30 × 511.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.80x = 558,776.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,776.99/727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.76

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