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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.36, 1,090.56 and 471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.36, 1,090.56 and 471.04 is: 706.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.36 : 1,090.56 = 471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.36/1,090.56 = 471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.36x = 1,090.56 × 471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.36x = 513,697.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,697.38/727.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.25

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