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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.50, 1,092.99 and 491.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.50, 1,092.99 and 491.60 is: 736.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.50 : 1,092.99 = 491.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.50/1,092.99 = 491.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.50x = 1,092.99 × 491.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.50x = 537,306.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,306.58/729.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.54

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