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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.46, 1,097.89 and 475.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.46, 1,097.89 and 475.58 is: 714.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.46 : 1,097.89 = 475.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.46/1,097.89 = 475.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.46x = 1,097.89 × 475.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.46x = 522,134.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,134.53/730.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.80

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