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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.96, 1,094.40 and 486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.96, 1,094.40 and 486.40 is: 730.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.96 : 1,094.40 = 486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.96/1,094.40 = 486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.96x = 1,094.40 × 486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.96x = 532,316.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,316.16/728.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.24

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