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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.62, 1,096.07 and 470.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.62, 1,096.07 and 470.50 is: 705.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.62 : 1,096.07 = 470.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.62/1,096.07 = 470.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.62x = 1,096.07 × 470.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.62x = 515,695.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,695.84/730.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.83

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