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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.93, 1,092.08 and 343.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.93, 1,092.08 and 343.09 is: 514.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.93 : 1,092.08 = 343.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.93/1,092.08 = 343.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.93x = 1,092.08 × 343.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.93x = 374,680.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,680.01/727.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.72

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