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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.73, 1,093.95 and 483.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.73, 1,093.95 and 483.48 is: 723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.73 : 1,093.95 = 483.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.73/1,093.95 = 483.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.73x = 1,093.95 × 483.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.73x = 528,902.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,902.95/730.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.80

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