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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.91, 1,099.37 and 487.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.91, 1,099.37 and 487.71 is: 731.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.91 : 1,099.37 = 487.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.91/1,099.37 = 487.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.91x = 1,099.37 × 487.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.91x = 536,173.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,173.74/732.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.57

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