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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.40, 1,093.37 and 469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.40, 1,093.37 and 469.44 is: 702.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.40 : 1,093.37 = 469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.40/1,093.37 = 469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.40x = 1,093.37 × 469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.40x = 513,269.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,269.27/730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.73

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