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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.89, 1,092.09 and 435.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.89, 1,092.09 and 435.56 is: 653.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.89 : 1,092.09 = 435.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.89/1,092.09 = 435.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.89x = 1,092.09 × 435.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.89x = 475,665.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,665.26/727.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.49

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