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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.82, 1,092.74 and 453.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.82, 1,092.74 and 453.10 is: 680.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.82 : 1,092.74 = 453.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.82/1,092.74 = 453.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.82x = 1,092.74 × 453.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.82x = 495,120.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,120.49/727.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.28

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