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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.68, 1,094.76 and 483.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.68, 1,094.76 and 483.73 is: 724.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.68 : 1,094.76 = 483.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.68/1,094.76 = 483.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.68x = 1,094.76 × 483.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.68x = 529,569.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,569.46/730.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.76

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