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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.01, 1,097.63 and 484.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.01, 1,097.63 and 484.37 is: 727.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.01 : 1,097.63 = 484.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.01/1,097.63 = 484.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.01x = 1,097.63 × 484.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.01x = 531,659.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,659.04/731.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.29

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