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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.76, 1,094.28 and 486.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.76, 1,094.28 and 486.12 is: 728.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.76 : 1,094.28 = 486.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.76/1,094.28 = 486.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.76x = 1,094.28 × 486.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.76x = 531,951.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,951.39/729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.94

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