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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.47, 1,089.38 and 483.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.47, 1,089.38 and 483.26 is: 723.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.47 : 1,089.38 = 483.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.47/1,089.38 = 483.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.47x = 1,089.38 × 483.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.47x = 526,449.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,449.54/727.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.67

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