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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.48, 1,096.56 and 488.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.48, 1,096.56 and 488.40 is: 731.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.48 : 1,096.56 = 488.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.48/1,096.56 = 488.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.48x = 1,096.56 × 488.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.48x = 535,559.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,559.90/732.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.16

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