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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.83, 1,089.59 and 480.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.83, 1,089.59 and 480.57 is: 719.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.83 : 1,089.59 = 480.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.83/1,089.59 = 480.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.83x = 1,089.59 × 480.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.83x = 523,628.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,628.19/727.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.44

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