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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.14, 1,093.44 and 469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.14, 1,093.44 and 469.32 is: 702.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.14 : 1,093.44 = 469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.14/1,093.44 = 469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.14x = 1,093.44 × 469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.14x = 513,173.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,173.26/730.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.84

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