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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.68, 1,091.52 and 471

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.68, 1,091.52 and 471 is: 706.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.68 : 1,091.52 = 471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.68/1,091.52 = 471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.68x = 1,091.52 × 471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.68x = 514,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,105.92/727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.50

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