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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.95, 1,090.20 and 467.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.95, 1,090.20 and 467.13 is: 699.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.95 : 1,090.20 = 467.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.95/1,090.20 = 467.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.95x = 1,090.20 × 467.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.95x = 509,265.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,265.13/727.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.59

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