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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.27, 1,091.75 and 482.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.27, 1,091.75 and 482.01 is: 721.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.27 : 1,091.75 = 482.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.27/1,091.75 = 482.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.27x = 1,091.75 × 482.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.27x = 526,232.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,232.01/729.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.59

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