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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.64, 1,096.02 and 486.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.64, 1,096.02 and 486.42 is: 729.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.64 : 1,096.02 = 486.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.64/1,096.02 = 486.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.64x = 1,096.02 × 486.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.64x = 533,126.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,126.05/730.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.67

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