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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.98, 1,091.97 and 484.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.98, 1,091.97 and 484.98 is: 727.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.98 : 1,091.97 = 484.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.98/1,091.97 = 484.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.98x = 1,091.97 × 484.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.98x = 529,583.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,583.61/727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.47

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