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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.92, 1,095.84 and 486.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.92, 1,095.84 and 486.66 is: 729.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.92 : 1,095.84 = 486.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.92/1,095.84 = 486.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.92x = 1,095.84 × 486.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.92x = 533,301.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,301.49/730.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.63

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