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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.08, 1,093.77 and 482.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.08, 1,093.77 and 482.85 is: 723.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.08 : 1,093.77 = 482.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.08/1,093.77 = 482.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.08x = 1,093.77 × 482.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.08x = 528,126.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,126.84/730.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.38

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