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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.04, 1,093.16 and 498.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.04, 1,093.16 and 498.19 is: 747.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.04 : 1,093.16 = 498.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.04/1,093.16 = 498.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.04x = 1,093.16 × 498.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.04x = 544,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,596.16/729.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.01

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