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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.91, 1,085.94 and 464.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.91, 1,085.94 and 464.81 is: 694.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.91 : 1,085.94 = 464.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.91/1,085.94 = 464.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.91x = 1,085.94 × 464.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.91x = 504,753.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,753.45/726.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.39

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