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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.95, 1,090.71 and 484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.95, 1,090.71 and 484.56 is: 726.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.95 : 1,090.71 = 484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.95/1,090.71 = 484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.95x = 1,090.71 × 484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.95x = 528,514.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,514.44/727.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.03

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