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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.70, 1,091.00 and 467.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.70, 1,091.00 and 467.99 is: 701.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.70 : 1,091.00 = 467.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.70/1,091.00 = 467.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.70x = 1,091.00 × 467.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.70x = 510,569.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,569.30/727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.63

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