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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.75, 1,089.21 and 315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.75, 1,089.21 and 315.48 is: 472.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.75 : 1,089.21 = 315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.75/1,089.21 = 315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.75x = 1,089.21 × 315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.75x = 343,623.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,623.97/726.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.82

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