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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.80, 1,099.16 and 485.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.80, 1,099.16 and 485.76 is: 729.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.80 : 1,099.16 = 485.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.80/1,099.16 = 485.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.80x = 1,099.16 × 485.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.80x = 533,927.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,927.96/731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.61

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