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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.40, 1,128.36 and 727.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.40, 1,128.36 and 727.45 is: 1,089.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.40 : 1,128.36 = 727.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.40/1,128.36 = 727.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.40x = 1,128.36 × 727.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.40x = 820,825.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,825.48/753.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.49

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