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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.92, 1,090.80 and 583.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.92, 1,090.80 and 583.92 is: 875.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.92 : 1,090.80 = 583.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.92/1,090.80 = 583.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.92x = 1,090.80 × 583.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.92x = 636,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,939.94/727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.01

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