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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.23, 1,091.34 and 467.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.23, 1,091.34 and 467.22 is: 701.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.23 : 1,091.34 = 467.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.23/1,091.34 = 467.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.23x = 1,091.34 × 467.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.23x = 509,895.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,895.87/727.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.15

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