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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.18, 1,095.51 and 484.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.18, 1,095.51 and 484.23 is: 725.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.18 : 1,095.51 = 484.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.18/1,095.51 = 484.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.18x = 1,095.51 × 484.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.18x = 530,478.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,478.81/731.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.51

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