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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.40, 1,090.50 and 467.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.40, 1,090.50 and 467.70 is: 700.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.40 : 1,090.50 = 467.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.40/1,090.50 = 467.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.40x = 1,090.50 × 467.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.40x = 510,026.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,026.85/728.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.20

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