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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.63, 1,397.76 and 727.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.63, 1,397.76 and 727.58 is: 1,089.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.63 : 1,397.76 = 727.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.63/1,397.76 = 727.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.63x = 1,397.76 × 727.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.63x = 1,016,978.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,978.75/933.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.27

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