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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.71, 1,091.25 and 476.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.71, 1,091.25 and 476.96 is: 716.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.71 : 1,091.25 = 476.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.71/1,091.25 = 476.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.71x = 1,091.25 × 476.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.71x = 520,477.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,477.14/726.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.22

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