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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.40, 1,089.66 and 470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.40, 1,089.66 and 470.36 is: 704.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.40 : 1,089.66 = 470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.40/1,089.66 = 470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.40x = 1,089.66 × 470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.40x = 512,532.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,532.48/727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.61

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