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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.54, 1,089.81 and 469.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.54, 1,089.81 and 469.50 is: 704.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.54 : 1,089.81 = 469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.54/1,089.81 = 469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.54x = 1,089.81 × 469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.54x = 511,665.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,665.80/726.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.25

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