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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.89, 1,090.49 and 493.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.89, 1,090.49 and 493.52 is: 739.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.89 : 1,090.49 = 493.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.89/1,090.49 = 493.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.89x = 1,090.49 × 493.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.89x = 538,170.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,170.70/727.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.36

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