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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.20, 1,099.87 and 727.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.20, 1,099.87 and 727.64 is: 1,084.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.20 : 1,099.87 = 727.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.20/1,099.87 = 727.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.20x = 1,099.87 × 727.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.20x = 800,309.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,309.41/738.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.14

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