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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.28, 1,100.34 and 486.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.28, 1,100.34 and 486.96 is: 729.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.28 : 1,100.34 = 486.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.28/1,100.34 = 486.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.28x = 1,100.34 × 486.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.28x = 535,821.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,821.57/734.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.72

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