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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.42, 1,096.02 and 487.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.42, 1,096.02 and 487.06 is: 730.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.42 : 1,096.02 = 487.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.42/1,096.02 = 487.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.42x = 1,096.02 × 487.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.42x = 533,827.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,827.50/730.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.85

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