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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.97, 1,089.86 and 546.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.97, 1,089.86 and 546.12 is: 817.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.97 : 1,089.86 = 546.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.97/1,089.86 = 546.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.97x = 1,089.86 × 546.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.97x = 595,191.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,191.61/727.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.61

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