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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.88, 1,089.86 and 551.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.88, 1,089.86 and 551.66 is: 826.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.88 : 1,089.86 = 551.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.88/1,089.86 = 551.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.88x = 1,089.86 × 551.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.88x = 601,223.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,223.96/727.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.00

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