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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.28, 1,095.84 and 483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.28, 1,095.84 and 483.96 is: 725.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.28 : 1,095.84 = 483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.28/1,095.84 = 483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.28x = 1,095.84 × 483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.28x = 530,342.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,342.73/731.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.23

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