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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.88, 1,093.52 and 469.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.88, 1,093.52 and 469.27 is: 703.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.88 : 1,093.52 = 469.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.88/1,093.52 = 469.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.88x = 1,093.52 × 469.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.88x = 513,151.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,151.84/729.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.07

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