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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.24, 1,094.72 and 486.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.24, 1,094.72 and 486.64 is: 729.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.24 : 1,094.72 = 486.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.24/1,094.72 = 486.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.24x = 1,094.72 × 486.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.24x = 532,734.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,734.54/730.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.53

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