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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.54, 1,097.30 and 484.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.54, 1,097.30 and 484.51 is: 727.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.54 : 1,097.30 = 484.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.54/1,097.30 = 484.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.54x = 1,097.30 × 484.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.54x = 531,652.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,652.82/730.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.75

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