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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.45, 1,094.46 and 487.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.45, 1,094.46 and 487.06 is: 729.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.45 : 1,094.46 = 487.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.45/1,094.46 = 487.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.45x = 1,094.46 × 487.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.45x = 533,067.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,067.69/730.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.78

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