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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.94, 1,089.85 and 483.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.94, 1,089.85 and 483.98 is: 724.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.94 : 1,089.85 = 483.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.94/1,089.85 = 483.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.94x = 1,089.85 × 483.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.94x = 527,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,465.60/727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.60

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