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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.86, 1,096.44 and 470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.86, 1,096.44 and 470.76 is: 706.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.86 : 1,096.44 = 470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.86/1,096.44 = 470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.86x = 1,096.44 × 470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.86x = 516,160.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,160.09/730.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.24

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