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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.85, 1,091.57 and 496.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.85, 1,091.57 and 496.69 is: 744.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.85 : 1,091.57 = 496.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.85/1,091.57 = 496.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.85x = 1,091.57 × 496.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.85x = 542,170.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,170.42/727.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.90

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