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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.96, 1,090.70 and 484.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.96, 1,090.70 and 484.54 is: 725.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.96 : 1,090.70 = 484.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.96/1,090.70 = 484.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.96x = 1,090.70 × 484.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.96x = 528,487.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,487.78/727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.98

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