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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.78, 1,094.66 and 484.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.78, 1,094.66 and 484.55 is: 726.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.78 : 1,094.66 = 484.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.78/1,094.66 = 484.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.78x = 1,094.66 × 484.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.78x = 530,418.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,418.25/729.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.82

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