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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.96, 1,094.14 and 473.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.96, 1,094.14 and 473.08 is: 711.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.96 : 1,094.14 = 473.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.96/1,094.14 = 473.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.96x = 1,094.14 × 473.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.96x = 517,615.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,615.75/727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.05

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