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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.88, 1,087.10 and 630.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.88, 1,087.10 and 630.68 is: 941.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.88 : 1,087.10 = 630.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.88/1,087.10 = 630.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.88x = 1,087.10 × 630.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.88x = 685,612.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,612.23/727.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.93

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