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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.18, 1,092.66 and 484.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.18, 1,092.66 and 484.83 is: 726.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.18 : 1,092.66 = 484.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.18/1,092.66 = 484.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.18x = 1,092.66 × 484.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.18x = 529,754.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,754.35/729.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.51

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