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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.73, 1,094.27 and 482.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.73, 1,094.27 and 482.31 is: 724.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.73 : 1,094.27 = 482.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.73/1,094.27 = 482.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.73x = 1,094.27 × 482.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.73x = 527,774.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,774.95/728.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.24

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