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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.40, 1,089.60 and 467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.40, 1,089.60 and 467.20 is: 700.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.40 : 1,089.60 = 467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.40/1,089.60 = 467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.40x = 1,089.60 × 467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.40x = 509,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,061.12/726.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.80

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