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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.22, 1,090.12 and 466.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.22, 1,090.12 and 466.49 is: 699.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.22 : 1,090.12 = 466.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.22/1,090.12 = 466.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.22x = 1,090.12 × 466.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.22x = 508,530.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,530.08/727.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.28

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