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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.81, 1,094.14 and 498.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.81, 1,094.14 and 498.13 is: 746.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.81 : 1,094.14 = 498.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.81/1,094.14 = 498.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.81x = 1,094.14 × 498.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.81x = 545,018.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,018.49/729.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.80

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