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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.28, 1,095.42 and 485.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.28, 1,095.42 and 485.05 is: 727.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.28 : 1,095.42 = 485.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.28/1,095.42 = 485.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.28x = 1,095.42 × 485.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.28x = 531,331.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,331.05/730.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.58

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