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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.64, 1,094.28 and 473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.64, 1,094.28 and 473.36 is: 708.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.64 : 1,094.28 = 473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.64/1,094.28 = 473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.64x = 1,094.28 × 473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.64x = 517,988.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,988.38/730.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.95

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