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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.27, 1,089.14 and 315.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.27, 1,089.14 and 315.47 is: 473.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.27 : 1,089.14 = 315.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.27/1,089.14 = 315.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.27x = 1,089.14 × 315.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.27x = 343,583.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,583.97/726.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.08

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