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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.96, 1,091.98 and 473.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.96, 1,091.98 and 473.08 is: 709.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.96 : 1,091.98 = 473.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.96/1,091.98 = 473.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.96x = 1,091.98 × 473.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.96x = 516,593.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,593.90/727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.65

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