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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.73, 1,095.45 and 484.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.73, 1,095.45 and 484.48 is: 725.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.73 : 1,095.45 = 484.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.73/1,095.45 = 484.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.73x = 1,095.45 × 484.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.73x = 530,723.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,723.62/731.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.30

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