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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.94, 1,090.49 and 581.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.94, 1,090.49 and 581.99 is: 871.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.94 : 1,090.49 = 581.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.94/1,090.49 = 581.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.94x = 1,090.49 × 581.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.94x = 634,650.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,650.00/727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.85

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