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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.92, 1,094.34 and 487.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.92, 1,094.34 and 487.10 is: 729.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.92 : 1,094.34 = 487.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.92/1,094.34 = 487.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.92x = 1,094.34 × 487.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.92x = 533,053.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,053.01/730.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.29

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