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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.91, 1,097.87 and 486.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.91, 1,097.87 and 486.71 is: 730.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.91 : 1,097.87 = 486.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.91/1,097.87 = 486.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.91x = 1,097.87 × 486.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.91x = 534,341.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,341.19/731.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.06

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