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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.14, 1,093.77 and 484.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.14, 1,093.77 and 484.92 is: 727.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.14 : 1,093.77 = 484.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.14/1,093.77 = 484.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.14x = 1,093.77 × 484.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.14x = 530,390.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,390.95/729.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.42

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