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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.89, 1,092.03 and 362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.89, 1,092.03 and 362.25 is: 543.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.89 : 1,092.03 = 362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.89/1,092.03 = 362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.89x = 1,092.03 × 362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.89x = 395,587.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,587.87/727.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.47

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