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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.84, 1,091.06 and 467.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.84, 1,091.06 and 467.11 is: 700.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.84 : 1,091.06 = 467.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.84/1,091.06 = 467.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.84x = 1,091.06 × 467.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.84x = 509,645.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,645.04/727.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.22

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