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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.68, 1,095.18 and 494.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.68, 1,095.18 and 494.85 is: 742.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.68 : 1,095.18 = 494.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.68/1,095.18 = 494.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.68x = 1,095.18 × 494.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.68x = 541,943.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,943.86/729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.72

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