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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.71, 1,089.86 and 315.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.71, 1,089.86 and 315.75 is: 473.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.71 : 1,089.86 = 315.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.71/1,089.86 = 315.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.71x = 1,089.86 × 315.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.71x = 344,121.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,121.72/726.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.53

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