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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.84, 1,091.82 and 362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.84, 1,091.82 and 362.54 is: 543.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.84 : 1,091.82 = 362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.84/1,091.82 = 362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.84x = 1,091.82 × 362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.84x = 395,828.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,828.42/727.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.84

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