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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.48, 1,095.72 and 487.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.48, 1,095.72 and 487.48 is: 731.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.48 : 1,095.72 = 487.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.48/1,095.72 = 487.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.48x = 1,095.72 × 487.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.48x = 534,141.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,141.59/730.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.22

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