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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.57, 1,090.69 and 467.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.57, 1,090.69 and 467.64 is: 701.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.57 : 1,090.69 = 467.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.57/1,090.69 = 467.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.57x = 1,090.69 × 467.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.57x = 510,049.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,049.10/727.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.03

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