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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.82, 1,094.41 and 482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.82, 1,094.41 and 482.96 is: 723.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.82 : 1,094.41 = 482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.82/1,094.41 = 482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.82x = 1,094.41 × 482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.82x = 528,559.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,559.59/730.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.24

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