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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.73, 1,095.77 and 483.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.73, 1,095.77 and 483.31 is: 725.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.73 : 1,095.77 = 483.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.73/1,095.77 = 483.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.73x = 1,095.77 × 483.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.73x = 529,596.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,596.60/729.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.74

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