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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.82, 1,090.83 and 380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.82, 1,090.83 and 380.60 is: 570.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.82 : 1,090.83 = 380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.82/1,090.83 = 380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.82x = 1,090.83 × 380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.82x = 415,169.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,169.90/727.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.43

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