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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.47, 1,089.45 and 315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.47, 1,089.45 and 315.50 is: 473.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.47 : 1,089.45 = 315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.47/1,089.45 = 315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.47x = 1,089.45 × 315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.47x = 343,716.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,716.03/726.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.13

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