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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.97, 1,090.94 and 449.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.97, 1,090.94 and 449.73 is: 673.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.97 : 1,090.94 = 449.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.97/1,090.94 = 449.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.97x = 1,090.94 × 449.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.97x = 490,626.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,626.20/727.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.97

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