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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.76, 1,095.58 and 471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.76, 1,095.58 and 471.04 is: 706.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.76 : 1,095.58 = 471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.76/1,095.58 = 471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.76x = 1,095.58 × 471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.76x = 516,062.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,062.00/730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.20

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