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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.21, 1,089.32 and 471.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.21, 1,089.32 and 471.33 is: 707.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.21 : 1,089.32 = 471.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.21/1,089.32 = 471.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.21x = 1,089.32 × 471.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.21x = 513,426.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,426.84/726.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.00

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