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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.99, 1,090.56 and 363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.99, 1,090.56 and 363.08 is: 543.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.99 : 1,090.56 = 363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.99/1,090.56 = 363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.99x = 1,090.56 × 363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.99x = 395,964.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,964.61/727.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.92

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