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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730, 1,093.92 and 485.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730, 1,093.92 and 485.92 is: 728.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730 : 1,093.92 = 485.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730/1,093.92 = 485.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730x = 1,093.92 × 485.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730x = 531,557.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,557.61/730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.16

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