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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.36, 1,080.60 and 727.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.36, 1,080.60 and 727.74 is: 1,003.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.36 : 1,080.60 = 727.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.36/1,080.60 = 727.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.36x = 1,080.60 × 727.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.36x = 786,395.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,395.84/783.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.88

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