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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.96, 1,090.49 and 531.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.96, 1,090.49 and 531.99 is: 796.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.96 : 1,090.49 = 531.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.96/1,090.49 = 531.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.96x = 1,090.49 × 531.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.96x = 580,131.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,131.68/727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.93

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