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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.83, 1,092.55 and 362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.83, 1,092.55 and 362.52 is: 544.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.83 : 1,092.55 = 362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.83/1,092.55 = 362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.83x = 1,092.55 × 362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.83x = 396,071.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,071.23/727.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.18

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