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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.34, 1,090.16 and 498.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.34, 1,090.16 and 498.50 is: 748.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.34 : 1,090.16 = 498.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.34/1,090.16 = 498.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.34x = 1,090.16 × 498.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.34x = 543,444.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,444.76/726.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.20

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