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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.20, 1,091.07 and 484.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.20, 1,091.07 and 484.38 is: 724.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.20 : 1,091.07 = 484.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.20/1,091.07 = 484.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.20x = 1,091.07 × 484.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.20x = 528,492.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,492.49/729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.75

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