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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.25, 1,090.17 and 466.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.25, 1,090.17 and 466.52 is: 699.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.25 : 1,090.17 = 466.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.25/1,090.17 = 466.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.25x = 1,090.17 × 466.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.25x = 508,586.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,586.11/727.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.33

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