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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.92, 1,090.92 and 467.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.92, 1,090.92 and 467.82 is: 701.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.92 : 1,090.92 = 467.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.92/1,090.92 = 467.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.92x = 1,090.92 × 467.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.92x = 510,354.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,354.19/727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.11

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