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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.19, 1,094.31 and 497.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.19, 1,094.31 and 497.53 is: 746.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.19 : 1,094.31 = 497.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.19/1,094.31 = 497.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.19x = 1,094.31 × 497.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.19x = 544,452.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,452.05/729.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.65

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